Derek McDowell (Labour)

I am satisfied with that. Will the Tánaiste address the issue of the volume of claims she expects the board to deal with? Apart from the principle behind the Bill, which my party accepts, we are concerned that the board will have the resources, staff and time to deal with the huge volume of claims which could come before it. Does the Tánaiste expect it will be extended to motor insurance claims at an early date or will that take several years?