asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware of the reluctance of insurance companies to provide effective public liability cover for sporting events such as point-to-point race meetings and of the prohibitive terms offered when such liability is accepted; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna-Questions. Oral Answers. - Public Liability Cover.
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I am not aware that companies are reluctant to provide public liability cover for such sporting events as point-to-point race meetings nor has my Department received any complaints in this regard.
While I cannot compel any insurance company to underwrite a particular risk, if they are brought to my notice I will have my Department look into any cases where difficulty is being experienced.