Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I sought to have this item, insurance costs, placed on the Dáil agenda today because, obviously, it is having a very big impact on people.

There are other pieces of business which are going to be critical in terms of timing. For example, there is an extension for the Cregan inquiry to the end of this month. I am told there can be no progress on the legislation concerning the issue of privilege and confidentiality until a Government is formed. I do not understand why that would be the case for exactly the same reasons as have been put. While we are waiting for that legislation, the cost of the Cregan inquiry is not on hold. In fact, it is adding to the cost every week. It just demonstrates another reason there is work that could be done here by the Dáil. For that reason, I think the points that have been made are very valid.

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