Brendan McDonagh, the current CEO of NAMA, withdrew his name from consideration for a new role amid considerable controversy, particularly criticism from Sinn Féin. The Tánaiste was reportedly not consulted about the appointment prior to its public announcement. Taoiseach Micheál Martin addressed the incident, clarifying his discussions with relevant ministers but maintained that the process had not been disorganized, countering claims from opposition parties. The situation exemplified significant communication issues within the government, especially with Fine Gael leadership displeased over the handling of the announcement.
Mr McDonagh, who is currently CEO of the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA), informed the Government that he no longer wanted to be considered for the job, following controversy over his appointment.
I met with Simon Harris yesterday, and spoke to Seán Kenny and Brendan McDonagh himself, he doesn't want to be a part of a controversy of this kind.
Fine Gael bosses were reportedly left fuming following the announcement on RTÉ News at One on Tuesday of McDonagh's expected appointment by Minister Browne.
No salary was ever discussed...the name did surface publicly, and again, I'm not clear how that emerged at the time, I mean, earlier, so as to speak.
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