Gerard Craughwell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Yesterday I advised that I might discuss issues relating to the Defence Forces here. Thanks to the kindness of the Leader in offering a debate with the Minister of State responsible, I shall defer my comments until the Minister of State is here.

Later on today we will discuss the insurance industry. An issue that is of particular interest to anybody sitting in this House is the impact an accident may have on a county councillor who performs his or her duties.Members will recall that some time ago in County Donegal first responders had their insurance cover loaded with additional costs. We all know county councillors who drive hundreds of miles across their constituencies. If they were to be involved in an accident while on council business, would they be covered? I have not been able to get a definitive answer to this question. Furthermore, if they were to be involved in an accident and injured in some way-----