Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 December 2004
104 Mr. Hogan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the extent of the claims outstanding in respect of MDU in respect of medical claims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31620/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Medical Defence Union, which is a mutual organisation that provides professional indemnity cover to Irish doctors and dentists, is registered in the United Kingdom. According to the 2003 annual report of the union, which does not publish separate data on the extent of claims against its Irish members, it is making provision for indemnity of £105.8 million. A note that accompanies the accounts states that the provision for indemnity has been restricted by £28.9 million to maintain the indemnity provision at no more than the net assets of the group.
