Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 28 May 2003

Vol. 567 No. 6

Written Answers. - False Insurance Claims.

Paddy McHugh

Question:

216 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of the suspected number of false and exaggerated insurance claims, he will bring forward legislative proposals relative to perjury in the context of such claims. [14933/03]

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I am examining the present law relating to perjury in the context of false and exaggerated claims, on which I will shortly publish legislative proposals.