Dáil Éireann - Volume 541 - 03 October, 2001

Written Answers. - Motor Insurance.

Mr. R. Bruton Mr. R. Bruton

186. Mr. R. Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will set out the conflicting evidence on the extent of the practice of overcharging young drivers by insurance companies; if she has received a preliminary report on the further independent assessment of this issue; and the steps she will take to ensure that young drivers with a safe driving record are not excessively penalised. [21826/01]

Ms O. Mitchell Ms O. Mitchell

191. Ms O. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has received the final report of the Motor Insurance Advisory Board on car insurance; and the measures she proposes to take to reduce the cost of car insurance. [21911/01]

Mr. Treacy Mr. Treacy

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Treacy): I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 and 191 together.

250

During the recent summer period, motor insurers provided further data to the Motor Insurance Advisory Board. That data is currently being analysed and verified. When that process is complete, the board will consider the analysis [250] and, on that basis, prepare its final report to me, which is expected to be available by the end of this year. The Government will consider the report and the board's recommendations, subsequent to the receipt of the report.

Dáil Éireann 541 Written Answers. Motor Insurance.

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