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Irish banks will receive part of their payment for loans transferred to National Asset Management Agency (Nama) in subordinated debt as part of an amendment introduced by the Government.

The Nama Bill, which was published today, contains amendments to a draft version issued over the summer including a risk-sharing mechanism to ensure the banks share in the risks involved in the €90 billion scheme. Last night the Green Party claimed credit for many of the changes.