LOCAL & EUROPEAN ELECTIONS 2019

While the Alliance for Insurance Reform has built up significant momentum in their campaign in the last few months, the pace of real progress in Leinster House has not picked up. With this in mind, we want to apply additional political pressure now to see key insurance reforms over the line.

So in advance of the Local and European Elections on the 24th May, would you please use the following notes in any interaction with politicians? 

Briefing & Questions for any Politician in advance of upcoming elections:

Do not get distracted by the ‘blame game’ between lawyers and insurers. This just confuses the issue. Numerous reports have made it clear what needs to be done. But it just isn’t happening and this is down to a lack of political will.

Please ask:

• Are you aware that insurance costs are closing small businesses and harming voluntary groups? (feel free to insert your own experience here). What are you doing about this?
• What about the Garda Insurance Fraud Unit? When will it be established?
• When will the huge level of awards for minor injuries be reduced?
• How do we know insurers will reduce premiums when reforms are carried out?