Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

I do not wish to misrepresent the Deputy's motives but the effect of his amendment would be that a company could offer a product for only one day. While I accept it would be offered at community rating those who do not know about it will not be able to avail of it. I mentioned earlier that there is in this city a company that employs 1,200 to 1,400 people. As I understand it, that company has not had a claim for the past 18 months to two years because all those involved are young, healthy people, which is a healthy situation for any insurance company. We want to ensure that products that are available are available for a reasonable period to all persons.

Question, "That the words proposed to be deleted stand," put and declared carried.

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