Michael Mullins (Fine Gael)

I wish to raise the issue of a major rip off in respect of additional insurance warranties which add up to 40% to the purchase price of goods. This happens mainly in the high-tech goods area. An example is an iPad costing €487; the additional cost of €149 is to cover damage and breakdown for two years and theft in the first year.

When one takes out the small print, the company offering that particular cover does not include iPads.