Insurance Industry.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 February 2008

Tuesday, 26 February 2008

Ceisteanna (233)

Denis Naughten

Ceist:

245 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the plans he has to introduce amending legislation to ensure that the Personal Injuries Assessment Board awards provide a direct payment from insurance companies to hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7462/08]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Deputy Micheál Martin)

I have no plans to amend the Personal Injuries Assessment Board legislation as proposed. The settlement of hospital bills is a matter for the patient and the hospital concerned, and the PIAB has no function in this matter.