Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

It would be interesting and helpful to seek a breakdown of the factors cited by the insurance industry, although obtaining such a breakdown may be another matter. Two main insurance companies are involved in community employment. This issue was highlighted to the Department only recently. Until now, insurance for community employment schemes has cost approximately €50 per participant.

It has been brought to my attention that for some participants it has now gone to between €82 and €125. That is an increase of between 64% and 104% in insurance costs. The Department would struggle to deal with that rate of increase. Certainly, the Deputy's questions are very pertinent. In the first instance, I ask the schemes to get another quote if possible and to engage with the individual management structure. It is a cause for concern, and I thank Deputy Joe Costello for raising it in the House today.

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