Michael Collins (Cork South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

On page 41 of the programme for Government, under the heading Jobs and Rural Development, it was promised: "As the economy recovers it is essential that the new Government, together with the Oireachtas, puts in place measures to revitalise all of Ireland so that the benefits are felt inside every doorstep and in every community."

The reality is that many businesses are facing many problems and possible closures because of insurance problems. I raised West Cork Secret near Kilbrittain, a hugely popular activity centre in west Cork, with the Taoiseach this time 12 months ago. This centre is a great employer. Last year its insurance went from a couple of thousand euro to €20,000. Worse has now hit it and all activity centres throughout the country, as many activity centres and community-run playgrounds cannot get an insurance quote. When will our Government resolve the insurance crisis that is putting businesses and community groups under enormous pressure in this country?

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