asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he is prepared to introduce proposals for the purpose of requiring employers to cover by insurance their risks under the Workmen's Compensation Act; and, if so, whether he will state if such proposals will be introduced at an early date.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Risks Under Workmen's Compensation Act.
The matter of requiring employers to cover by insurance their risks under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1934, was under examination when that Act was being prepared, but it was not apparent that compulsory insurance was practicable and nothing has transpired in the meantime to alter the position in that regard. The answer to the Deputy's question is, therefore, in the negative.