John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Jobs are at risk due to the inaction by the Government in tackling the hikes in insurance costs right across the State. Jobs have been lost across the State. Businesses close down weekly. I am working with a number of businesses which provide for outdoor pursuits and activities. They are at risk. One business recently told me that its insurance has gone from €9,000 to more than €60,000 in a couple of years. We cannot afford to wait and to hope that something takes place in the future. I refer to the Judicial Council Bill. That seems to be the only hope that the Government is giving to these people but it is built on many ifs and buts. We need action otherwise thousands of jobs will be lost across the State.

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