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- Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Motion (19 Jul 2016)
Paddy Burke: I wish to share two of the four minutes I have to Senator Mulherin.
- Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Motion (19 Jul 2016)
Paddy Burke: I welcome the Minister to the House. I congratulate Senator Butler on introducing this motion. It is a very important one and, as Senator Humphreys said, we need a debate on this issue. It is not that big of an issue but it is a very important one. We are having an outstanding debate here on it. During the crash a particular group of people, self-employed sole traders, were the hardest...
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2016)
Paddy Burke: I second the proposal made by Senator Kieran O'Donnell in regard to having a debate here in-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2016)
Paddy Burke: I would like to add to that, if the Cathaoirleach allows.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2016)
Paddy Burke: The Leas-Chathaoirleach does not want to allow me.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2016)
Paddy Burke: This House can play an important role in regard to Brexit. We can do things here they cannot do in committees, or in the other House for that matter. The proposal was made by Senator O'Donnell to set aside a number of days to bring in various people who can outline their thoughts and views in regard to Brexit. This may require changes to Standing Orders or other initiatives to be taken....
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Sep 2016)
Paddy Burke: The Chairman asked many of the questions that I had intended to ask. I fully support his recommendation that the transcripts should be sent to the Central Bank and the various other bodies. Will Ms Murphy recap on some of the issues? Is more competition the answer? Ms Murphy is saying that a cartel is in operation. Is she also saying there is more competition in all other European...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Sep 2016)
Paddy Burke: Is that the case even though all the insurance companies that operate in Ireland also operate elsewhere?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Sep 2016)
Paddy Burke: There is a report with the Department. Did the IRHA make a submission to the process relating to the compilation of that report?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Sep 2016)
Paddy Burke: The IRHA was never consulted. Is that correct?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Sep 2016)
Paddy Burke: In respect of the legal aspects Ms Murphy is suggesting the claims levels and legal fees are adding to the cost of insurance. Does she believe that is part of the problem as well?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Sep 2016)
Paddy Burke: Does the IRHA subscribe to Mr. McDonnell's recommendation that the Government fully implement the overhaul to the legal profession required under the EU-IMF programme by establishing an independent regulator for the profession and implementing the recommendations of the legal costs working group, and the outstanding Competition Authority recommendations to reduce legal costs?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Sep 2016)
Paddy Burke: Apart from blaming the legal costs do they blame the lack of infrastructure, such as the quality of the roads? For example, we have spoken about hedge cutting which can be a problem and is one for the refuse lorries too.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Sep 2016)
Paddy Burke: Was the reduction in weight from 42 tonnes to 40 tonnes introduced for more safety?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Sep 2016)
Paddy Burke: It may be.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Sep 2016)
Paddy Burke: Of course, if they are carrying less weight, the cost of the insurance should be less.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Sep 2016)
Paddy Burke: That is the point that I was trying to make as well.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Sep 2016)
Paddy Burke: There is the issue of the tachograph. Can the witness explain to us how it works in regard to the cost for drivers, their set-down time and their time off? I am sure that is a factor as well.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Sep 2016)
Paddy Burke: I wish to ask all of the witnesses whether they think that everybody should have insurance.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Sep 2016)
Paddy Burke: Is it something that the witnesses have discussed? If everybody had insurance, it would be in their own interest that the cost of the insurance be kept down.