Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

You were a very hard-working and valued member of that committee as well, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

The insurance industry is making a lot of profits but, with respect, that is a separate issue to the one before the House. Nonetheless, it is an issue that must be addressed by having more competition in the marketplace. We are anxious to attract more competition. It is not valid, however, to set that issue up as a counterpoint to the issue before the House, in terms of closing off a significant issue.

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