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Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Central Bank (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance the analysis carried out on the impact of the programme of quantitative easing of the ECB on the economy in terms of GDP, GNI* and other metrics in recent years; the forecasts that exist for its impact into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28772/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Banking Sector Regulation (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 104. To ask the Minister for Finance if State owned banks are investing in or lending to companies directly involved in fossil fuel extraction; if so, the extent of such commercial activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28862/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 181. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for an operation in Letterkenny University Hospital; if they are on the routine or urgent waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28621/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services Provision (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 409. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she is taking to increase capacity in terms of places for young children in need of crèche places in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28651/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Expert Panel on Concrete Blocks (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 461. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount he plans to allocate in Budget 2020 for the MICA and pyrite repair scheme announced recently. [28845/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Expert Panel on Concrete Blocks (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: 462. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the progress on delivering the MICA and pyrite repair scheme announced recently. [28846/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: Mr. McMahon makes the point that 20% of claims are fraudulent or suspected fraudulent claims. How many claims does the insurance sector get per month?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: How many claims-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: How many claims does FBD Insurance get per month?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: Mr McMahon is claiming then that one fifth of those are fraudulent.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: There is a correlation between them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: Approximately 15,000 claims are fraudulent. The experience of consumers is very different from that presented by the representatives present. We need to cut through some of the murkiness on this issue. I wish to go further into the detail. On the figure of 15,000------

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: Let us say the figure is 10,000, which is being generous to Mr. McMahon given that he stated the figure is 20% of claims. How many of those 10,000 claims per annum have been reported as fraudulent?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: I acknowledge that, but people are being fleeced and gouged by the insurance sector which has experienced a big increase in profits. The insurance companies are pointing the finger at customers and state it is all about fraud and levels of claim. We have been given a startling headline figure that 20% of claims are fraudulent. That is the impression I got, as, I am sure, will members of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: Is there a system for reporting fraudulent claims?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: To whom are the claims reported?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: Is it the case that a level of proof is not required by the insurance companies as it is up to the Garda to investigate suspected fraudulent claims?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: How many fraudulent claims has FBD reported to the Garda? It is definitely not 10,000, 15,000 or the 20% figure to which reference was made. I want to get to facts instead of spin from the industry. It does not add up. These questions will be asked of representatives of all insurance companies which are making these accusations. Some 19 cases were reported to the Garda by the industry...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: How many cases have been reported?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Insurance Sector: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Pearse Doherty: Is it less than five?