The Government has proposed a National Assets Management Agency as a solution to the banking crisis. Its supporters describe is as “the only show in town” but increasing numbers of critics are calling it the biggest theft ever perpetrated on the Irish taxpayer.
On Wednesday October 28th, David McWilliams hosts a panel including Green Party finance spokesperson Senator Dan Boyle; Frank Fahey TD, member of the Oireachtas Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service; banking expert Peter Matthews; and Margaret E. Ward of The Irish Times to explain the plan and help the audience separate the fact from the fiction.
Also featuring satire from Paddy Cullivan, The Emergency: Live and a new film from Doris/Magee.
Tickets available now at €17.50 (including booking fee) at Tickets.ie here.
bring this show out west - I want this to be talked about in galway, not just dublin
Comment by stephen — October 24, 2009 @ 3:52 pm
Nama in its current form is theft.
Anyone who wants a better deal should attend this event. Then you will understand why we are getting a bad deal, with no definite guarantees for the peole who will pay the bill.
It’s time for change, so do something different and inform yourself, and then take action. Tell your banks and your politicians that you will not pay for a bad deal.
Sean Kearns, National Coordinator, Irish People’s Union, a real voice for people in Ireland.
Comment by Sean Kearns — October 28, 2009 @ 12:56 pm
I agree with Stephen. You guys should really think about taking this show on the road. Maybe just some one-off specials in Cork, Limerick and Galway?
Comment by Jake — October 28, 2009 @ 4:09 pm
I was at the show tonight and have to say it was really entertaining. some of the audience boiled over a bit which was a shame as the whole concept is to have some fun while debating the relevant issues.
I am no fan of Dan Boyle but at least he was man enough to take his place in the hot seat. I think people were unfair to pillage him accusing him of smirking. The whole concept is to be relaxed and oneself while discussing the topics.
David Mc Williams asked the question I wanted asked and another member of the audience asked it later.
The question is what do we i.e. the members of the public have to do put a stop to NAMA.
We are wasting our time trying to talk to the likes of Frank Fahy. Jeez what a dislikeable guy he is. Arrogant is not the word
Denis
Comment by Denis Crowley — October 29, 2009 @ 1:07 am
Let me say firstly that I applaud all endeavours to facilitate such public debate on matters of vital national interest. However, unfortunately the “discussion” last night was so utterly unbalanced as to render it completely meaningless. The decision to invite David McWilliams to facilitate this non-debate when he is so nakedly biased was where most of the problem lay and the atmosphere he engendered was akin to a bear pit. Feeling too inhibited to express opinions that would not be well received by the closed-minded rabble and gaining nothing worthwhile from the experience we reluctantly left. Also, it was a pity that the early “comedy” took the form of shouted obscenities deemed to be some form of wit or biting satire. I don’t think so.
Comment by Eleanor — October 29, 2009 @ 11:54 am
I attended the show last night and also found it extremely entertaining and informative. I found some of the vitriol from the crowd quite over the top however and it seemed more like an attack on the two members of government than a balanced debate. In fact, as someone who is undecided about NAMA and wished to further their knowledge of the subject I was disappointed at how biased the debate was. David McWilliams asked excellent probing questions but as the chair for the debate he did not let a balanced debate happen. Dan Boyle was constantly interrupted and prevented from making any points whatsoever. Thanks for a great thoughtful night out.
Comment by Damien — October 29, 2009 @ 5:27 pm
@Eleanor said “Also, it was a pity that the early “comedy” took the form of shouted obscenities deemed to be some form of wit or biting satire. I don’t think so.”
I’m deeply sorry Eleanor didn’t enjoy the entertainment provided, but it certainly did not consist of shouted obscenities.
Comment by Dermot Carmody — October 30, 2009 @ 12:38 pm
To be fair I think Eleanor does not fully understand the concept of leviathan. The whole purpose is Political Cabaret/Satire and then a debate. David McWilliams is one of the Promoters and not an invited guest.
Give it another go Eleanor. The Country needs more people beating the drum before we all end up being flushed into oblivion
Comment by Denis Crowley — October 31, 2009 @ 6:07 pm
Dermot, Sorry I should have clarified what I meant by that. I didn’t mean all of the comedy. I thought that the Emergency were(was?)very entertaining as always and a welcome addition. In fact undoubtedly the most entertaining aspect of the evening. The radio show is likewise top notch. Apologies for the confusion.
Comment by Eleanor — October 31, 2009 @ 9:45 pm