Mick Barry is an AAA / Socialist Party councillor on Cork City Council.

This is the article, written by Frank Daly of NAMA, (behind paywall, hint open in incognito window) where he claims "Some claim we should have got a better price, but they know there was no bidder willing to pay more," however the public records shows that NAMA debtors were willing to pay more to buy out their debts.

Below is the full text of my emails to David Clerkin of Gordon MRM that I refer to.

William Campbell
15 Oct
to david

Hi David

As a courtesy, I'm attaching a draft of a piece that I will be including in the podcast.

Regards,

William
podcast@HeresHow.ie

David Clerkin
15 Oct
to William

William,

I note you have written the following:

“I asked would they answer a series of written questions. The answer was no.”

You asked me if NAMA would put someone other than Frank Daly forward for interview. I declined this request.

You did not ask me if NAMA would answer a series of written questions so it is untrue to say I declined.

Regards
David

 

William Campbell
15 Oct
to David

I understand what you are saying, although that was the impression that I got.

Can I ask you now arrange a response to the questions in the piece?

William

David Clerkin
15 Oct
to William

William,

I will review the questions in your email and respond.

Regards
David

William
16 Oct
to David

Thanks for this David.

Can you give me a timeline for getting answers, or at least a confirmation that NAMA will provide answers that are responsive to the questions?

William

David Clerkin
16 Oct
to William

William,

Response from NAMA to your queries:

NAMA has set out its position on the sale of the Northern Ireland portfolio in detail in appearances before the Public Accounts Committee on July 9 and October 1. The transcripts of these appearances, which comprehensively address the issues you raise, are available on www.oireachtas.ie.

Regards
David