Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

The Minister spoke about the motor insurance business being resumed in the UK market, which is a matter of great concern to employees of Quinn Insurance. He spoke also about motor insurance for young drivers but I understand that is only 10% of the market in the UK. Is the Minister aware of the progress, if any, that is being made on other lines which are apparently profitable - nobody is talking about unprofitable lines - and what the timeframe might be? The Minister referred to the Secretary General of his Department sending a letter to the UK authorities, presumably to the Financial Services Authority, HM Treasury or to both-----

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