Seanad debates

Wednesday, 2 July 2003

10:30 am

Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on transport in the autumn. The issue of right of redress is a concern, especially in the case of fixed speed cameras. People should have the right to question fines or penalty points imposed. Yesterday representatives of the Irish Insurance Federation attended a joint committee. They blamed the Government for the delay in making reductions in insurance premiums because the legislation due had not been processed. Will the Leader ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the legislation will come before the Houses and when will we see a reduction in the crippling insurance costs affecting people around the country?

As we have a light schedule tomorrow, I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on housing. The changes in the planning Act have done away with the figure of 20% for social housing and are having a huge effect in urban areas, particularly Dublin.

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