Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:62 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether public liability insurance costs have resulted in an appreciable number of firms operating without such cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Vol. 407 No. 4
62 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether public liability insurance costs have resulted in an appreciable number of firms operating without such cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
I am not aware that the cost of public liability insurance has resulted in an appreciable number of firms operating without such cover. I understand that business firms generally consider employers and public liability insurance to be a necessity. However, there is no statutory obligation on any firm to take out such cover.