Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

On Saturday, protesters took part in a rally on Merrion Square to protest at the rise in car insurance premiums, which have increased by 67% over the past three years. Those involved who have to carry this burden want the Government to establish a task force, similar to the Motor Insurance Advisory Board, MIAB, which was established in the 1990s and whose recommendations led to a 40% drop in premiums. The Minister for Finance has established a task force in his Department to review policy in the insurance sector, but it has not yet begun to deal with the reasons behind the major spikes in premium costs. Will the Taoiseach indicate when he expects the review to be completed? Will he consider establishing a task force similar to the MIAB?

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