Catherine Noone (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Members who raised issues on the Order of Business. Senator Mark Daly raised the Corporate Manslaughter (No. 2) Bill, the general issue of accountability and the admirable words of Vicky Phelan yesterday. She is not interested in revenge; she wants accountability. We owe it to her and others like her to ensure we get to the bottom of this matter. Certainly measures such as those suggested by Senator Mark Daly are called for. We must allow the scoping exercise to be completed. It is a relatively short period of time. However, before the end of the session I hope to hear some constructive proposals on where we go from here with regard to State organisations and proper accountability in these circumstances.

With regard to insurance, we have heard in the last few days about the huge issues with insurance in this country. We should have a debate on it in the House in the near future and hear from the Minister about what measures are being put in place to try to reduce insurance costs. I do not believe it all can be laid at the feet of lawyers. The Personal Injuries Assessment Board, PIAB, exists and there is no logical reason that lawyers should be involved with a claim for €500. That must be examined.

Senator Boyhan raised the Balmoral Show, as did Senator Marshall and others. I have major FOMO - fear of missing out - so I will have to go to the North this weekend-----