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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Sep 2016)

Peter Burke: There is an unhealthy lack of competition. I wish to elaborate on two other points. Should the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, EIOPA, be taking the lead role in achieving a consensus on regulation throughout Europe? The Governor of the Central Bank has responsibility for regulating the insurance sector in Ireland, but how can a consensus be achieved across Europe...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Sep 2016)

Peter Burke: If that is the case, it is going to have an increased cost on policyholders as we go forward.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Sep 2016)

Peter Burke: Perhaps Mr. Mulligan will be unable to answer my next question because is unaware of the current position. Are we still paying the tab, through the ICF, for insurance companies like Quinn Insurance that have left the marketplace? Does the ICF fully cover the cost of insurance companies that have failed? Is the fund healthy, or is it under pressure in terms of how it operates?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Sep 2016)

Peter Burke: That is fine. I would like to ask the representatives of the Injuries Board about the process that is followed when individuals put applications through the board. It was supposed to be a lawyer-free zone, but issues arose with the Constitution. I understand a case was taken soon after the inception of the board to rectify that. It was originally supposed to be a DIY institution. It was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Sep 2016)

Peter Burke: I would like to clarify what was the case originally. As I recall it, a case was taken by the Law Society after the inception of the board.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Sep 2016)

Peter Burke: It was intended that people would not be represented by solicitors when they were going through this process.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Sep 2016)

Peter Burke: We have been trying to get information on direct settlements. I note that the word "unknown" is used under each category in the Injuries Board's presentation. Is there anything we can do, or any of the services can do, to try to ensure we can get data on them? I know it is very difficult. It presents difficulties. Is there anything that the Injuries Board feels we could do to get more...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Sep 2016)

Peter Burke: Obviously, that would assist other companies coming into the marketplace and assessing risk, etc. If a person is unhappy with an award that is given through the board and decides to go through the courts for further redress, is it the case that he or she is required to foot his or her own legal bills if the initial award is not exceeded?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Sep 2016)

Peter Burke: Those who say that legal fees, awards or claims have increased do not tend to take account of the fact that the respective jurisdictions of the District Court and the Circuit Court have also increased. I think we have to consider the fact that data can be presented incorrectly through the media. I think we need to tackle wider problems in this industry, such as data and reputational damage.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (21 Jul 2016)

Peter Burke: IFI is taking major decisions on trying to exit from fish farming. A number of figures have been thrown about, which do not seem to stand up. It is important for the committee to include IFI in the work programme and potentially invite IFI representatives in. Although we understand ISI and the fish farming operation provide every county with fish, it is using an excuse of loss-making and...

Topical Issue Debate: Fish Farming (20 Jul 2016)

Peter Burke: I thank the Minister of State for his reply but we must go further on this. The Twenty-six Counties of Ireland benefit from the stocks in these farms, so it is a vital resource in Ireland. If we appoint an independent company to commission a report into the sector but do not heed its advice, what is the point in having that process? The company was clear that there is no alternative in the...

Topical Issue Debate: Fish Farming (20 Jul 2016)

Peter Burke: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important topical issue. On 26 April 2016, a press release appeared on the Inland Fisheries Ireland, IFI, website announcing that it intended to cease its operation in fish farms. This was issued at a time of significant political uncertainty and paralysis and in the backdrop of a caretaker Government. At that time, I consulted the then...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (20 Jul 2016)

Peter Burke: 57. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the opportunities which could be realised in Mullingar with regard to employment for the region considering her recent visit to the IDA business park in Mullingar and the job losses in the town. [22546/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: European Globalisation Fund (20 Jul 2016)

Peter Burke: 118. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way workers of a company (details supplied) can access the European globalisation adjustment fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23128/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (20 Jul 2016)

Peter Burke: 310. To ask the Minister for Health if he will reschedule an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23010/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (19 Jul 2016)

Peter Burke: 440. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied). [22350/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments Closures (19 Jul 2016)

Peter Burke: 559. To ask the Minister for Health to confirm that there will be no service cut or closure at Mullingar Midlands Hospital accident and emergency department after reports in the media claiming otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21934/16]

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statement 2015 (15 Jul 2016)

Peter Burke: As someone with a background in the private sector, I am amazed at the lack of oversight of sections 38 and 39 agencies. The director general, who is head of the Health Service Executive, is spending one quarter of his budget on agencies which are not subject to clear oversight. I do not want to focus on Console but on the macro-issues in terms of how the HSE is spending money on sections...

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statement 2015 (15 Jul 2016)

Peter Burke: Does Mr. O'Brien find that acceptable?

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statement 2015 (15 Jul 2016)

Peter Burke: In that scenario, a limitation of scope would be placed on those carrying out the internal audit. If a limitation of scope is presented to an individual, appropriate action should be taken to ensure funds and taxpayers are protected. Is Mr. O'Brien satisfied that the HSE reacted to that limitation of scope if it had been found that it was not getting the answers it desired and management...