Seanad debates
Thursday, 20 November 2003
Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Second Stage.
We must ensure fraudulent claims are done away with and that those who make them are legally liable and the State will pursue them. I commend the Bill to the House. This side of the House is fully supportive. We will have an opportunity to review the Bill on Committee Stage next week. I know the Tánaiste is anxious to get the Bill into the other House as quickly as possible and have the legislation passed before Christmas. That was a commitment she gave and she has honoured it. In difficult times she has secured €5 million to get the board up and running, which is a big commitment. There were question marks here when she spoke about insurance on a Private Members' motion a few weeks ago. The Tánaiste gave a commitment and she got the resources. The board will be up and running and she has a tremendous chairperson in Dorothea Dowling, supported by her able team. I compliment Senator O'Toole for his input in this particular regard.
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