Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 21 Mar 2002

Vol. 550 No. 5

Written Answers. - Insurance Premiums.

Derek McDowell

Question:

19 Mr. McDowell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has received the final report of the Motor Insurance Advisory Board, which she informed Dáil Éireann on 20 November 2001 was expected by the end of 2001; if she has received an interim report of its findings; if it is now intended to publish the report; the steps she intends to take to ensure that affordable motor insurance is available to young drivers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9475/02]

Charles Flanagan

Question:

22 Mr. Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when she expects the final report of the Motor Insurance Advisory Board. [9336/02]

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Treacy):

I propose to take Questions Nos. 19 and 22 together.

I received a briefing from the Motor Insurance Advisory Board chairperson, backed up with a proposed final draft of the report, last week. I noted the progress made, and the chair's plans to bring the matter to a speedy conclusion. The board met on Thursday last and formally ratified the final text. The report has now been sent for printing. I will be pleased to send the two Opposition spokespersons concerned a copy of the report as printed. I will give urgent consideration to the best way of advancing the MIAB's recommendations when I receive the final printed report and, in that connection, any contributions that I may receive from the Deputies will be very welcome.

Question No. 20 answered orally with Question No. 10.