Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

-----as the Minister has confirmed. In addition, in that context, will the European Stabilisation Fund be applied and activated? Has the Taoiseach received any indication from other companies in the insurance sector about job losses? Has he had direct contact with the leaders of the industry? He mentioned the Clearing House Group. The announcement could signal a serious issue within the insurance sector generally. I hope it does not, but, nonetheless, it flags an issue. In that context, has the Government dealt with the sector generally to avert future job losses and provide alternatives for the jobs lost?

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