Claims information database
Tom Neville asked for progress on the national claims information database and whether it had produced results on exaggerated claims. The Taoiseach said insurance costs remained a concern, admitted he had not yet read the latest document, and would ask the responsible Minister of State to follow up.
Legislation was enacted in December 2017 relating to the national claims information database. Is there a timeline in respect of the collection of data? Where are we at with that timeline? Has any research been done on it? Have any results or outcomes emerged? Some of the cases I have seen in recent weeks in the media have been struck out because of exaggerated claims. I would be grateful for an answer.
Comment on this
I thank Deputy Neville for raising this important issue. I know the cost of insurance is of great concern to people. We have made some progress in bringing down motor insurance premiums and stabilising health insurance premiums, but there is more to be done for public liability and business insurance. I am unsure exactly where we are on the claims database. I met the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy D'Arcy, yesterday. He is heading up the Government work on this. He gave me a document to read. I have not had a chance to read it yet but I will ask the Minister of State to contact Deputy Neville and fill him in.