John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)

The court has been functioning very well. It is used widely and is becoming more accessible to the public as they can lodge their claims on-line. If we continue with our reviews, we can keep pace with what is required by the consumer. The system is effective. I do not see a role for the agency, as the Deputy suggests. Why create another model when the current one is functioning well? All it requires is to be reviewed from time to time and the Department and the Government are committed to ensuring that occurs. The upper limit of €2,000 can be reviewed again if necessary.

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