Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 February 2014
48. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the reason the National Asset Management Agency continues to pay a €200,000 salary to a developer while its companies experience huge debts; the reason funding cannot then be made available to construct a national monument with a commemorative centre for Moore Street to honour the 1916 Easter Rising leaders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6046/14]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware NAMA is precluded from commenting on the financial affairs of individual debtors. I am advised that properties at 14-17 Moore Street are protected and designated as a National Monument and works are subject to Ministerial Consent. On the 16 July 2013, the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, granted consent for specified works to be completed on the site. NAMA has approved funding for the completion of these works subject to planning permission.
