James Reilly (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This is an important amendment because it inserts the words "the reasons it is so satisfied shall be stated by the court in its decision". It is critically important that people understand the rationale behind this. It relates to amendment No. 43, which has already been discussed. Insurance Ireland specifically requested that when judges exceed a guideline they be asked to explain why they have done so. All in all, these two Government amendments are very important. They make up a critical part of the Bill and will be broadly welcomed.