Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We are satisfied that it is not required. The Bill is doing exactly what we require it to do, which is to provide for the collection and collation of the information for all the areas of insurance that might be relevant. We are starting with motor insurance and over a period we will flow between other areas where calculation is required. We are satisfied that what the Deputy proposes is not required. We are satisfied there is no issue of consistency. It is a matter of whether or which. The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel believes what we are doing and how we are doing it comprise the better approach.