Public Liability Insurance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 March 2012

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

Questions (496)

Terence Flanagan

Question:

507 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason motor insurance is the only compulsory insurance here; if he has any plans to make public liability insurance compulsory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15596/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

I must inform the Deputy that motor insurance policy, as well as policy relating to the area of public liability insurance, does not fall within my remit as Minister for Justice and Equality.