Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

As I outlined last night, there have been huge delays in the implementation of the report. One of the biggest criticisms I had at the time of the report is that everything seemed to be long fingered, but even that long fingering has now resulted in a further long fingering in respect of the national claims information database and issues relating to premiums.

What the Minister of State said about awards gives an insight into his thinking. Anybody injured in a motor accident who has a legitimate claim should be paid an award. The issue in some cases is that people are over claiming. Last night I welcomed Charlie Weston's work, and it is important that it is reported that the courts are now questioning those issues. I mentioned the Minister of State's colleague as an example of where a large award was sought and a reduced amount was given by the courts. It is appropriate that the courts are challenging claims that are made. The insurance industry is under investigation for cartel-like activity. We need robust legislation and action from the Government which deals with this not only for motor insurance but for businesses as well and the community sector.

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