Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

When one is looking from the outside in, one thinks this issue should be easy to resolve, particularly if one is living in the areas where work has been carried out. The demountable flood barriers are in place and have been certified. However, for the people affected, there has been no real progress made in dealing with the issue of insurance. The Minister of State has been in position for nearly a year but he cannot inform the committee that he is closer to resolving the issue. We are at a stage where Insurance Ireland has asked a series of questions and answers have been provided. However, there has been no indication that the answers will suffice. If Insurance Ireland is satisfied with the answers, does it mean that insurance companies will start to insure properties in these areas? Is there any assurance the Minister of State can give to the public on his ongoing engagement with Insurance Ireland?