Mr. Brian Hanley:

One of the most important things is demonstrating politicians are going to stay the course on this issue. That is why I really think it is important we are here. Vested interests can play the long game. They can wait people out and wait the pressure out while people move on to another issue and another challenge. It was really interesting that in the survey we did of 775 businesses, sports clubs and community groups, almost 90% rated this issue at the top of the scale. It is still a very important issue for them, despite all the other challenges and pressures they face. Our being here sends a clear and powerful message that we did see support, whether it was in election manifestos from all the parties or the programme for Government. Now we have the new action plan for insurance reform.

It is important that Members of the Houses persist with their interests and in putting pressure on insurers to the effect that what they are doing is not acceptable to the people of Ireland or their representatives. That needs to be said publicly and often. It is one of the important things to do beyond the specific reforms we think are necessary.