National Asset Management Agency Act 2009

117.

Confirmation by Minister of acquisition, etc.

117.— (1) The Minister shall, in accordance with the advice of the expert reviewer under section 116 in relation to a bank asset, and no later than 5 days after receipt of that advice—

(a) confirm that the bank asset may be acquired by NAMA, or

(b) direct NAMA not to acquire the bank asset on the grounds that it is not an eligible bank asset.

(2) The Minister shall send copies of his or her confirmation or direction under subsection (1) to NAMA and to the participating institution concerned.