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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (8 Sep 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: We need to do that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (8 Sep 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: We have heard much from the European competition Commissioner in the last while.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (8 Sep 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: Mr. Jewell was talking about the cost. Figures from the AA this morning show that 2 million motorists on average are affected. If one looks at an increase of €300, or even picking a more conservative figure, across 2 million people, one can calculate what it has netted per annum in insurance premiums. Are we saying that a consequential amount, pro rata, has been paid out in claims?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (8 Sep 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: I do not think so. That is my personal view. As regards claims and payments, as the Acting Chairman said, is it related to one judge awarding a certain amount and another awarding a different amount for a particular accident? My view, while it may be wrong, is that has always been the case. Some 25 years ago, I knew of two families involved in a car accident. They both claimed off their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (8 Sep 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: The reality for these companies is that there is no consequence or penalty. There is something that could be done tomorrow morning. For example, there should be an automatic penalty for any insurance company that refuses to give a quotation to any person who has a valid NCT certificate showing that the car is roadworthy, irrespective of its age, because otherwise that is discrimination....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (8 Sep 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: I thank all of the witnesses for their presentations. I have worked in the private sector for years and I am a massive supporter of the SME sector. I work very closely with businesses in my constituency. I support them and promote the idea of them working together. Running a business is difficult at any stage but it has been particularly difficult during the past eight years. In such...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (8 Sep 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: Yes, but not at this session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (8 Sep 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: Mr. Fielding made a very good point. What are the two or three focus areas we should be putting forward to try to root out this unacceptable premium increase, which is in no way justifiable?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (8 Sep 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: What do the witnesses think of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission getting involved and examining what is going on to see if we can get the answers we need? We spoke earlier about the Consumers Association of Ireland trying to get to the bottom of the issue. I asked about a regulatory body getting its teeth into it to get the information required. If the information is all...

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate relating to Ireland's corporation tax policy. Some 187,000 jobs are supplied by 700 US multinational companies located in Ireland and supported by IDA Ireland. Many others are indirectly employed as a result of the presence of these multinationals as suppliers or contractors. Let us be in no doubt that this is an important...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (20 Jul 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: 127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will amend areas of the existing legislation surrounding apprenticeships and traineeships, as per the areas of legislation that have been identified as in need of change and as have been notified to him by a business representative organisation (details supplied) in order to support and promote apprenticeships and traineeships, given...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Guidance Counsellors (19 Jul 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: 256. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to consider introducing two interventions per student per annum over the range of their second level education, that is, for a duration of five to six years, as part of the career guidance offered to second level pupils to assist the student in his or her choice of career path and the necessary training required to achieve this; if the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Management (19 Jul 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: 306. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has a provision for sign language interpreters to be in attendance at parent-teacher meetings where there is a requirement for parents or guardians to avail of this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22686/16]

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

Frank O'Rourke: 596. To ask the Minister for Health the policy his Department and the Health Service Executive are pursuing to support Naas Hospital in the provision of its emergency services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22104/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Funding (12 Jul 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. I do not doubt her commitment to making improvements where they are needed badly, particularly for the elderly. She is aware of the difficulty in this regard, from the response to one of my colleagues, that what is happening on the ground is different from what is being reported within departmental or other official circles. Given her offer, I...

Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Funding (12 Jul 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: I need the Acting Chairman's forbearance.

Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Funding (12 Jul 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: Please, will the Minister of State help us to correct these issues? It is a scandal.

Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Funding (12 Jul 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: The people concerned have contributed to the State and need to be looked after.

Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Funding (12 Jul 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: I am delighted to be given the opportunity to speak today on the issue of home care packages. As with all Members of the House, health is a constant issue at my weekly clinics. Access to vital health services is a challenge, waiting lists are increasing and securing home care is a constant struggle for many older people. Most of us like to think that when the time comes, we will have the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (12 Jul 2016)

Frank O'Rourke: 289. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when construction of a school (details supplied) will commence and the timeline for the works, given that Kildare County Council has granted planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21301/16]