NAMA says Garda Commissioner has agreed to investigate claims made by Mick Wallace
The National Assets Mangement Agency (NAMA) says the Garda Commissioner has agreed to investigate new claims about the agency made by Mick Wallace.
The Independent TD today used Dáil privilege to claim a construction company that wanted to exit NAMA paid €15,000 to someone linked to the agency, "in a bag", twice, to do so.
He has also alleged that barristers, judges, solicitors, accountancy firm partners and bankers are in syndicates that have transferred to NAMA but have not been enforced.
New Social Democrats party outlines its position on Irish Water
Roisin Shortall (left), Catherine Murphy (centre) and Stephen Donnelly (right) at their launch in Dublin | Image: RollingNews.ie
A new political party has been launched, saying it would abolish water charges and repeal the 8th amendment on abortion.
The Social Democrats is a new group founded by TDs Stephen Donnelly, Roisin Shortall and Catherine Murphy.
The party says it will campaign for "high-quality public services, strong communities and a thriving economy".
WATCH: Dundalk fans serenade the Belarusian public
Dundalk's fans have been in high spirits ahead of the clubs Champions League tie tonight in Belarus.
Stephen Kenny's side face BATE Borisov this evening in their second qualifying round first leg as massive underdogs. The squad travelled east yesterday ahead of the game and were joined many many of their fans for the trip.
WATCH: Bertie Ahern's cupboard cameo and eight other inexplicable moments
Bertie Ahern is set to appear before the Banking Inquiry tomorrow, but it's worth looking back at some of his most inexplicable moments to date, as remembered by the internet.
POLL: Do you plan on paying your next Irish Water bill?
The news that just 46% of households have paid their Irish Water bill so far has delighted those in opposition to the charge, while putting the utility and the government on the defensive - insisting they’re “extremely satisfied” with how the payment levels are running at this stage.
Earlier today we asked if you plan on paying your next Irish Water bill - and the results were pretty definitive.
