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Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Second Stage. (20 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: I congratulate the Tánaiste on bringing this Bill forward. Everybody in this country is currently an expert on the problems of insurance. There is not a house in Ireland without a young driver who cannot get insurance. We are not specifically dealing with that problem today, but this legislation will deal with that issue, we hope, on 1 June 2004. Everyone knows about the businesses that are...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: I support the points made by Senator Brian Hayes on No. 7, which has been raised on several occasions by Senator Henry, and No. 8. What legislation will come before the House before Christmas? Although we received a list a month or six weeks ago, I am not sure of the current position. There are currently six Seanad Bills before the Dáil, some of which were rushed through this House following...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: This is a major issue. In terms of trust and confidence in the legal system and the way we do our business, we are entitled to hear the Government's view on this matter. If there is a problem or the law needs to be changed, the House should be informed. My understanding is that offering bribes is a crime. Are steps being taken to respond to this?

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: It is not that long ago since we discussed the reprimand from the big boys in Europe to the Minister for Finance, Deputy McCreevy, about his running of the Irish economy. Even though I am on this side of the House, I supported the line he took and said that if France or Germany were ever to be in similar circumstances, we could be absolutely sure that a similar reprimand would not be issued...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: I would never do anything to interfere with such convention so I will say no more except that he has maintained the Fianna Fáil voice in The Irish Times.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: The Senator has his own website.

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (25 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: My colleague, Senator Coghlan, is always fair minded in his approach and, as ever, he takes a clear line on this issue. However, there appears to be a misunderstanding. It is important that people understand what is taking place. Much as I dislike opposing my colleague and fellow Kerry man, I cannot support his proposal. This is not due to anything he said but because the amendment reflects a...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (25 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: It is up to themselves.

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (25 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: No, he is not.

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (25 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: Did the Senator say "incriminate themselves"?

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (25 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: The Senator is demonstrating a total lack of understanding. He should read the Bill.

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (25 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: Was that in the letter?

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (25 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: If that is not cynicism on legs I do not know what is.

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (25 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: We are not going to waste the time of the House.

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (25 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: I never said that.

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (25 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: Of course it is legal.

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (25 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: They do not go before a board.

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (25 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: There is no hearing and there are no questions.

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (25 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: This is fundamental to how the PIAB will work. There must be a clear understanding of how this legislation will work. The Bill is the result of a demand from every lobby involved in this area. That includes business people, representatives of workers, representatives of people who are buying insurance, whether they are young drivers, people starting businesses or people just going to work,...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (25 Nov 2003)

Joe O'Toole: I will contest the next election. On a point of order, I have some sympathies with Senator Coghlan in regard to amendment No. 3. I am never quite sure what side to take when the Cathaoirleach puts the question, "That the words proposed to be deleted stand" or "Those in favour say Tá".