Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2020
618. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice her plans to revise legislation on the duty of care or negligence in the context of the ongoing insurance crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28852/20]
View answerThe Programme for Government contains a commitment to consider changes to the Occupiers' Liability Act and the Civil Liability Act (duty of care) to strengthen waivers and notices to increase protections for consumers, businesses, sporting clubs and community groups. As an initial step in the process, my Department is examining international practice in the area of occupiers’ liability with a view to presenting possible options by the end of this year.
Insurance reform is a key priority for this Government as evidenced by the commitments on the issue contained in the Programme for Government. A Sub Group of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Recovery and Investment has been established specifically to address insurance issues and this group held its first meeting on 30 September 2020.
