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Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (9 Oct 2007)

Michael McGrath: Question 539: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when a foreshore lease will be put in place between his Department and the Port of Cork in relation to a pier (details supplied) in County Cork. [22632/07]

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Jul 2007)

Michael McGrath: I would like to share my time with Deputy Kennedy.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Jul 2007)

Michael McGrath: I congratulate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle on his appointment and wish him well.

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Jul 2007)

Michael McGrath: I also congratulate my constituency colleague, Deputy Martin, on his reappointment as the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and wish him continued success in his portfolio. I congratulate too Deputy Michael Ahern on his appointment as a Minister of State at the same Department. I wish to take this opportunity to thank the people of Cork South-Central for giving me the honour and...

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Second Stage (5 Jul 2007)

Michael McGrath: The work of the PIAB has directly challenged the mindset of the compensation culture. The independent assessment of personal injury cases carried out by the board is provided without the need for the majority of current litigation costs, such as solicitors', barristers' and experts' fees, associated with such claims. These significant costs contributed to the high cost of insurance in...