Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I do not want to get into the issue of indemnity. One of the regular complaints from active members of the community relates to the restrictions on their activities because of the cost of insurance. One of last year's reports on the insurance industry included entire sections on the issue of indemnity for persons active in civil society, particularly those involved in scouting and sports. This is a matter for the Minister. Indemnifying community groups against actions and litigation is a complex and costly area, as sporting organisations have discovered to their cost.

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