Kieran O'Donnell (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The general public are being told by insurance companies that it is a tough environment but according to the 2018 profits, five or six companies were making a very health profit. The average person will ask why their premiums are so high. It is a legitimate question and I ask the insurance company to look at premiums for hard-pressed customers, though I accept they have to make a profit. They need to ensure cover is provided across many areas, because people in leisure, crèches and the SME sector cannot get insurance. That is unacceptable.