Motion

Public Confidence after NAMA Revelations (Revised Wording)

Motion TitlePublic Confidence after NAMA Revelations (Revised Wording)

Motion TextThat this Assembly notes with deep concern the allegations made during the recent BBC Northern Ireland Spotlight broadcast on events surrounding the sale of National Asset Management Agency properties; supports the investigations and inquiries being undertaken by the National Crime Agency, the Republic of Ireland and other international bodies; further notes the ongoing damage being done to Northern Ireland’s international reputation, not least by the continuing failure of institutions here to examine the issue effectively; and calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to make a statement before the Assembly to restore the public confidence in these institutions and the inquiry that should be undertaken by the Committee for Finance.

Motion CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Motion TypeOpposition business

Date Tabled to Business Office20/09/2016

Date Selected By Committee20/09/2016

Date of Plenary Debate26/09/2016

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Tabled By

Member Name	Tabled As
Mr Mike Nesbitt	MLA - Strangford
Mr Robin Swann	MLA - North Antrim
Mr Philip Smith	MLA - Strangford

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Outcome/Voting

The Motion, As Amended, Was Carried by Oral Vote

Amendments

Selected Amendments

Number	Tabled Date	Amendment Text
1	22/09/2016	Leave out all after ‘properties;’ and insert: ‘supports the criminal investigations being undertaken by law enforcement agencies; and calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to make a statement emphasising their support, and that of the Executive, for all efforts to uncover the truth around the sale of the Project Eagle portfolio and committing to full co-operation with all ongoing investigations.’
2	22/09/2016	Leave out all after ‘effectively; ‘and insert: ‘recommends consideration of the creation of a joint investigation team of the National Crime Agency and An Garda Síochána into allegations of criminal conduct in relation to the National Assets Management Agency; calls for full co-operation in the production of papers and attendance of persons at parliamentary inquiries or commissions of investigation in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland around the work of the National Assets Management Agency; and further calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to make a statement before the Assembly to restore the public confidence in these institutions and the inquiry that should be undertaken by the Committee for Finance.’

Other Amendments Tabled

Tabled Date	Amendment Text
22/09/2016	Leave out all after ‘deputy First Minister’ and insert: ‘to bring forward an inquiry which works with the Commission of Inquiry proposed by the Dáil to investigate elements of the Project Eagle sale not within the remit of the investigations of the National Crime Agency and An Garda Siochana.’

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