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Calls on incoming government, judiciary and Garda Commissioner to move swiftly
The Alliance for Insurance Reform has welcomed the clear focus on insurance reform in the Programme for Government document now in circulation, but has urged a real sense of urgency from everyone now charged with getting reforms over the line.
Proposed reforms listed in the document include:
Peter Boland, Director of the Alliance said “While we welcome the focus on insurance reform in the programme for government document, we have been here before with the hope offered by the Cost of Insurance Working Group Report in 2017 and the Personal Injuries Commissions Reports in 2018. If Irish SMEs and voluntary groups are going to recover from the Covid19 crisis, we need urgent real reform on foot of the programme for government.
“We will need the full engagement of the next Government and particularly the new cabinet sub-committee if we are to make meaningful progress. But we will also need the Judicial Council to move swiftly to dramatically reduce general damages for minor injuries; and the Garda Commissioner to establish a full network of divisional fraud units with dedicated fraud investigators and a specialised support unit at the NECB. On the reforms that are proposed, we cannot afford any further delays as most of them have already been round the houses before.
“We will be seeking clarification from the political parties on the commitment to reform the Occupiers Liability Act and The Civil Liability Act with regard to duty of care. If their approach is merely to strengthen waivers and notices, this will not be sufficient to address an issue that has become all the more important in the light of the current pandemic. We must rebalance the duty of care so that occupiers are required to take a duty of care that is reasonable, practical and proportionate but not absolute, ignoring personal responsibility.
”We also note with concern that there is no mention of commencing the Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019, an important piece of consumer protection legislation that was signed into law by the President in December 2019, but has still not been commenced by the Minister at the request of the insurance industry. This legislation cannot be allowed to be sidelined on behalf of a narrow-interest lobby group.”
ENDS
For further information contact:
Peter Boland
ALLIANCE FOR INSURANCE REFORM
TEL: 086 826 6036
WEB: insurancereform.ie
FB: /insurancereformireland
TW: @InsuranceRefIre
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Women on the Move
Women on the Move starts on Wednesday 17th June at 7pm in Blackwater Park, Navan. This outdoor class will include a bodyweight circuit that is suitable for beginners. Pre-booking is essential as numbers are limited. To book please email Conor at conor.gonnelly@meathcoco.ie
Men’s Health Week
Men’s Health Week runs from Monday 15th June until Sunday 21st June 2020. One of the core aims of the week is to support men to engage in healthier lifestyle choices/activities. Meath LSP will have the following activities for men next week:
Men on the Move; this is a physical activity programme for Men 35+, suitable for beginners:
Pre-booking is essential as numbers are limited. To book please email Ruairi at rmurphy@meathcoco.ie
Walking Football for Men 40+; Drill based programme, a lot of fun and no skill needed:
Pre-booking is essential as numbers are limited. To book please email Conor at conor.gonnelly@meathcoco.ie
Dance in the Park!
What better way to keep active than dance?! Dancing improves strength, balance, flexibility and heart health.
Meath LSP’s new Outdoor Dance Programme for people 55+ starts Monday 15th June at 11am in Blackwater Park, Navan. The first class is FREE!
Our dance teacher will introduce you to line dancing and the waltz. The classes are suitable for beginners.
Individuals and couples are welcome. Physical distancing will be adhered to.
Booking is essential as places are limited.
To book a place contact Ruairí on 046-9067337 or email rmurphy@meathcoco.ie