Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 8:

In page 29, line 23, to delete "9" and substitute "6".

The effect of this amendment is to reduce the period in which the PIAB must consider a claim from nine months to six months. The reason for this amendment, as outlined yesterday, is to ensure claims are dealt with expeditiously and effectively. While recognising the time limits are shorter than those which currently apply in the court processes, it is important that the PIAB is ambitious in regard to the targets it has set itself. It is important also that the statutory obligations on the PIAB are supported by adequate resources from the State. These resources are more likely to be given if tight timescales are adopted.