Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 November 2017
134. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of cases that have come before the courts against persons for providing false or misleading evidence as part of an insurance claim; the number of convictions for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49816/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions, which include the provision of information on the courts system.
However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that statistics are not compiled in such a way as to provide the information requested by the Deputy. I have requested the Courts Service to examine the requirements, including system development and resource issues, needed to enable the compiling of such statistics going forward.
I understand that the issue of fraud in the personal injuries litigation process is being examined by the Cost of Insurance Working Group and a relevant recommendation may feature in the forthcoming Report on Employer and Public Liability Insurance, which is due to be finalised by the end of this year.
