Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcomed the publication of the report in 2016. It contained a number of ambitious recommendations and targets, as well as an action plan. My question relates to the 11.6% increase in 2014, the 30.8% increase in 2015 and an increase of up to 28% in 2016. We know that we have reached the peak, but many people, including taxi drivers, have seen their premiums rocket. I recognise, however, that work is being done. I refer to the targets set in the third update on progress. The approval of the Garda Commissioner is required for a mechanism to provide for further co-operation between the insurance sector and An Garda Síochána in insurance fraud investigations. Does the Minister of State have a specific update on that matter and why the target has been missed? I refer to the giving of approval by the Minister for Justice and Equality for a mechanism to provide for further co-operation between the insurance sector and An Garda Síochána in insurance fraud investigations. Why have the targets not been achieved?

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