Greens vote could derail NAMA

GREEN leader John Gormley last night admitted the party grassroots would force an internal vote on NAMA that could derail Government plans to deal with the banking crisis.

If two-thirds of those present at a special convention opposed NAMA, Green TDs would be expected to reject legislation establishing the so-called “bad bank” when it goes before the Dáil in mid-September.

The Government would be unable to pass the legislation without their support.