Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is an issue related to insurance. An initiative in my locality last year was a "cars for bars" scheme, where we got 20 volunteers to sign up and make themselves available one night per month to bring people not just to local pubs but also to any other social events. It was particularly aimed at older people but also at others. It was more of a measure to combat rural isolation than something to boost pubs. Of course, it incorporated pubs too. The big problem was that insurance companies would not provide insurance for a rostered arrangement. Has the delegation had engagements in that regard? That model could run throughout rural Ireland where there are no hackney cabs available. We have a hackney available at the weekend and only sometimes midweek. That model could work really well for people if communities empower themselves to make a service available. Has the delegation had any engagement with Insurance Ireland about anything like that?