Seanad debates
Wednesday, 5 November 2003
Insurance Industry Reform: Motion.
With her background in labour affairs, the Tánaiste is aware of the effect that insurance has on the maintenance and creation of employment. Claims are no longer settled lightly by companies. They now fight back and vigorously contest claims. The Tánaiste's colleague, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, proposed changes to the judicial system in regard to the settlement of claims, particularly in regard to perjury. Heretofore there was no follow up when people went to court to make false claims, which amounted to daylight robbery. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform stated his intention to strengthen the law in this regard. I am confident that he will do so and that the legislation will come forward as quickly as possible. I am anxious that this is done. Although there is a tight schedule between now and the end of term, it is time for the necessary legislative changes to be introduced.
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