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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Discussion (16 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: No. Go ahead.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Discussion (16 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Before we conclude, I have a couple of remarks as well. I thank the witnesses for coming before us. The scenario that was presented was interesting, particularly that of Mr Sheridan. Her description of her experiences was very illustrative in making the committee aware of the differences that exist. I am aware of the comparisons with our European colleagues. I am also aware that there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Discussion (16 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the witnesses and members for attending. I wish them a happy Christmas. They should celebrate carefully under the strict guidance, rules and regulations. We will have a brief suspension before further witnesses join us.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Discussion (16 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome members and viewers who watching the proceedings on Oireachtas TV to this third part of our public session. We are discussing the general scheme of the Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021. I welcome from Insurance Ireland Ms Moyagh Murdock, CEO; Ms Jacqueline Thornton, director of regulation and policy development and company secretary; Mr. Florian Wimber, director of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Discussion (16 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I thank Ms Murdock. I understand Deputy Farrell has agreed to give way to her colleague, Deputy Conway-Walsh.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Discussion (16 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Who wishes to answer?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Discussion (16 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Is that possible?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Discussion (16 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Does any committee member wish to make further remarks?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Discussion (16 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Do any of the committee members or our guests want to make any final remarks? No. In that case, we will proceed towards conclusion. I thank our guests and the committee members for attending, especially considering the times we are in. I thank both sides for their participation. I wish them all a very happy, Covid-free and otherwise safe Christmas and new year. I urge them to take full...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 126. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the decision to refuse an application for a carer's allowance can be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62162/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Records (15 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 131. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the name of a person (details supplied) can be amended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62185/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 133. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is in receipt of their full entitlement of illness benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62212/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Issues: Engagement with Insurance Companies (15 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome the witnesses. In relation to the slower than expected reduction in motor insurance premiums, will they give a single issue that might be a contributory factor? Is it because the new regulations, anticipatory or otherwise, are feared? Is it that they do not work as well as they should, that they do not apply in relation to motor accidents or that they apply less in relation to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Issues: Engagement with Insurance Companies (15 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: What has the witnesses' experience been in relation to the speedy settlement of claims since the new regulations came into being? Has there been a reluctance among parties to settle? If so, what is the main thrust of that reluctance? Has there been readiness to settle speedily?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Issues: Engagement with Insurance Companies (15 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: In the case of motor accidents in which there are only two protagonists and no witnesses, what methodology is used to encourage an early settlement, if any? In respect of business interruption, can the witnesses indicate whether they have offered business interruption coverage to funds, banks or other lending institutions in the course of the past ten, 12 or 14 years?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Issues: Engagement with Insurance Companies (15 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: What about banks?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Issues: Engagement with Insurance Companies (15 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: And banks?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Issues: Engagement with Insurance Companies (15 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Issues: Engagement with Insurance Companies (15 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I am referring to any business done by banks that might have an interruption which might come under business interruption coverage. Has that been provided?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Issues: Engagement with Insurance Companies (15 Dec 2021)

Bernard Durkan: In the past, some banks or lending institutions sought cover for investments that were deemed to be sailing close to the wind, for want of a better description.