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Senator Mark Daly: Will the Leader follow up on my request to bring the Attorney General to the House under Standing Order 56? When I made it several weeks ago, the Taoiseach later also raised concerns about the way NAMA was selling property. Given the enormous sums of money involved in the NAMA portfolio and the concerns that I have raised about how it is selling properties back to developers, it is important the Attorney General explains to the House if NAMA is in breach of the sale of State assets as set out in the NAMA legislation. If that is the case, the Attorney General should instruct NAMA to follow the law as passed by this House and the Dáil.

Senator Paul Coghlan: I am surprised Senator Mark Daly continues to misrepresent the Taoiseach’s position on NAMA.

Senator Mark Daly: On a point of order, I am not misrepresenting the Taoiseach. I am simply repeating what he said himself.

Senator Paul Coghlan: I did not interrupt Senator Mark Daly.

An Cathaoirleach: Senator Paul Coghlan without interruption.

Senator Mark Daly: The Taoiseach raised concerns about NAMA and Senator Paul Coghlan should bring it up at the next Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting.

An Cathaoirleach: Senator Mark Daly, you have had your opportunity to speak. Senator Paul Coghlan without interruption.

Senator Paul Coghlan: We look forward to hearing from Members on the opposite side when they introduce their own legislation on NAMA. The situation on it has been clarified already. For the benefit of some Members, several members from NAMA will attend Leinster House today and several of us will meet them. The categorical assurances given on this matter have been accepted. When those Members opposite present their NAMA Bill-----

An Cathaoirleach The Senator can make those points then.

Senator Paul Coghlan: Senator Mark Daly continues, however, to misrepresent the situation.

An Cathaoirleach: Senator Daly should resume his seat.

Senator Mark Daly: If Senator Paul Coghlan is going to state-----

An Cathaoirleach: Senator Daly-----

Senator Paul Coghlan: The Senator misrepresented it-----

Senator Mark Daly: When representatives from NAMA came before a meeting of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party-----

Senator Paul Coghlan: It is very simple. Senator Daly should either put up or shut up.

Senator Mark Daly: Senator Paul Coghlan then asked-----

An Cathaoirleach: Senator Daly already had his opportunity to contribute to the Order of Business. He should respect the Chair and resume his seat.

Senator Mark Daly: Senator Paul Coghlan did not sit down.

An Cathaoirleach: That is because he was in possession. Senator Daly had already spoken.

Senator Paul Coghlan: I was on my feet. I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Senator Mark Daly: When the Senator sits down, I will also sit down.