Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

We have to resolve some issues relating to the Health Insurance Act. The Attorney General is examining the matter and we are getting some outside advice. I do not think we can resolve the matter before the ongoing work of the Barrington group has been completed. We need to examine precisely how Quinn Direct intends to compose its corporate entity. We have to deal with such issues and will do so. I do not think the matter can be dealt with in the next day or two. I do not want somebody to think it can be resolved tomorrow. It is likely that Quinn Direct will not apply for an IFSRA licence for some time. The Health Insurance Authority will have to deal with such an application. The report of the Barrington commission is not due until next month.

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