Seanad debates

Wednesday, 26 February 2003

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage.

 

As I said, this is a short Bill and while some aspects are technical, its provisions are relatively straightforward. Section 1 provides for interpretation. Section 2 arises from a request made by the Health Insurance Authority that it have protection from suit for damages corresponding to the statutory protection given to other public regulatory bodies. Accordingly, the provision gives a broad immunity to the members of the authority and its staff where they are engaged in the discharge of their functions in good faith. It has been drafted having regard to a similar provision in the Irish Takeover Panel Act 1997.

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