Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Senator Darragh O'Brien spoke about the further allegations that have been made regarding NAMA. I join others who have commended the Senator on raising this issue. This is an illustration of the importance of the Seanad as an appropriate forum for highlighting issues. Clearly, these are serious matters that fall within the remit of the Garda. Like others, I am glad to hear that Senator O'Brien will be lodging the documents he spoke about with the Garda this afternoon. That is indeed the appropriate course. The Senator also asked for the Order of Business to be amended to bring the Minister for Finance to the Chamber today. I cannot accede to that request because the Minister, Deputy Noonan, is in Brussels at an ECOFIN meeting.