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# brendan-mcdonagh - Monday 12 September, 2016
'Nothing illegal, nothing improper, no irregularities': Noonan defends Nama over Project Eagle
There are growing calls for a public inquiry in the controversial 2014 sale, to US investment company Cerberus Capital Management.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Friday 2 October, 2015
Councils turned down around 4,000 social housing units offered by Nama
The news emerged as Nama’s chief executive appeared before the Public Account’s Committee
# brendan-mcdonagh - Thursday 1 October, 2015
Longboat Quay residents will still have to find '€2 million' for repairs after final offer of help
The Authority said it would contribute some of the costs.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Thursday 9 July, 2015
Why was this man left outside the room on the night of the guarantee?
Brendan McDonagh spent four hours at government buildings on the night of 29 September 2008.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Sunday 21 December, 2014
'I think it's an appalling idea': Joan Burton won't be happy if NAMA pays bonuses to developers
“I find it totally inappropriate.”
# brendan-mcdonagh - Thursday 18 December, 2014
'It saddens me to be part of a parliament that brings about this grief' - Nama told
But the bad bank’s boss came out swinging against claims it was being a bully.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Thursday 29 May, 2014
Nama pays developers €11 million every year in wages
The state’s bad bank has revealed a list of its wage categories for 134 developers.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Tuesday 27 May, 2014
NAMA promises "the sight of cranes returning to Dublin’s Docklands"
The state’s bad bank generated €4.5 billion last year.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Wednesday 7 May, 2014
Here's the most complete breakdown of NAMA loans you'll see today
NAMA says that the lending “seems to have been carried out in haste” with poor security and documentation.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Thursday 16 January, 2014
NAMA drops 80:20 home buyer scheme citing improving market conditions
Under the 80:20 deferred payment initiative, buyers pay 80 per cent of the value up front with a valuation then carried out after five years.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Friday 20 December, 2013
NAMA fights back against claims of illegality
NAMA’s bosses told an Oireachtas committee this morning that although they have not been presented with the specific allegations, they are “satisfied that they are unfounded”.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Thursday 26 September, 2013
NAMA expects to hire up to 220 staff to deal with loans from IBRC's liquidation
CEO Brendan McDonagh told the Oireachtas public accounts committee that taking on loans from IBRC represents “a major challenge for NAMA”.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Wednesday 17 July, 2013
Land at South Docks to be developed for 'world-class' office facilities
Investors say the decision reflects continued confidence in Ireland as a business-friendly environment
# brendan-mcdonagh - Thursday 3 January, 2013
NAMA ends 2012 with €3.6 billion in the bank
The agency’s end-of-year report paints a positive picture after repaying €4.75 billion in debts last year.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Wednesday 24 October, 2012
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NAMA CEO expresses "anger and disappointment" in former employee
Chairman of the agency Frank Daly said the former employee removed data from NAMA including loans acquired by the agency.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Wednesday 25 July, 2012
NAMA reports profit of €247 million after tax
The profit comes after the agency took a €1.27 billion hit to cover bad loans.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Wednesday 15 February, 2012
NAMA to recruit Chief Financial Officer as part of reorganisation
The agency is setting up three new divisions as part of a reorganisation partly recommended by the former CEO of HSBC last year.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Wednesday 26 October, 2011
NAMA is paying €200,000 salaries to two indebted developers
Two of the ‘major’ developers who owe millions to the bad bank are being paid €200k salaries – and all can be paid commission.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Monday 3 October, 2011
NAMA confirms pursuit of major developers' pensions
The State’s ‘bad bank’ says it wants to get its hands on the pension pots of indebted developers – some of them worth millions.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Friday 9 September, 2011
Nama will take action over transfer of assets to spouses
The agency will legally pursue borrowers who attempt to place assets beyond Nama’s reach, said CEO Brendan McDonagh.
NAMA chairman defends paying six-figure salaries to developers
Frank Daly tells an Oireachtas committee that hiring a developer on a big salary is often cheaper than appointing a receiver.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Thursday 28 July, 2011
NAMA posts €305m operating profit for 2010 - but loses €1.18bn overall
The bad bank’s annual report gives some insight into how the country’s indebted developers are performing.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Saturday 28 May, 2011
Senior NTMA and NAMA staff waived €850k bonuses for 2010
While some staff at the National Treasury Management Agency received bonuses, three major CEOs declined theirs.
# brendan-mcdonagh - Friday 10 September, 2010
NAMA says it will move quickly against unpaid loans
But insists its business plan is on track.
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WHILE BOOKSHOPS AROUND the country have had to shut their doors in recent months as a result of the Covid-19 restrictions, many operators have turned their focus to online sales.
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