Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I know from answers to parliamentary questions - the Minister of State has just outlined some of this - that there are 645 claimants whose personal injuries claims have not yet been settled, for various reasons. A further 223 claimants have not yet had their damage-only claims settled. Is the Minister of State aware of any reason so many claims remain unsettled? Is there any reason that is particular to the collapse of Setanta? Obviously, there is always a tail effect in dealing with claims. Under normal circumstances, claims can continue for years. Has any issue related to the collapse of Setanta resulted in figures not yet being agreed in so many claims?

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