Differential pricing bill debated in the dail
A bill introduced by a north west TD aimed at combating differential pricing has been debated in the dail. Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty introduced the Insurance (Restriction on Differential Pricing) Bill 2021 which aims to ban the practice of offering customers different prices for the same services, notably house and…
Differential pricing must end according to Donegal TD
A Donegal TD says the practice of differential pricing must end. This is the practice where insurance companies charge different customers different prices for the same goods or services. The Irish independent reports that some over 70’s are being charged upwards of a thousand euro more for their car insurance…
Nursing homes insurance “in crisis”
Nursing homes throughout Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal could be facing ‘unsustainable increases’ in insurance premiums after the withdrawal of a major underwriter from the market. Nursing Homes Ireland says Liberty’s departure from the market presents ‘a crisis’ for the funding of nursing home care. Nursing Homes Ireland CEO Tadhg Daly…
Mart insurance costs need to be dealt with – O’Rourke
A Leitrim county councillor is calling on the government to deal with the rising insurance costs for marts across Leitrim and the rest of the country. Speaking to Ocean FM news, Fianna Fail Councillor Paddy O’Rourke highlights how vital marts are to all farming communities across the North West and…
Curry Moylough Community Playground forced to close
Another South Sligo play ground has had to close it’s gates In the lead up to the festive period due to the lack of insurance for the facility. The deepening crisis when it comes to the lack of insurance options for community groups was highlighted once again in recent days…
Gardaí can now access vehicle and driver history at the roadside
Gardaí in County are using a new phone app that allows them to access vehicle and driver history at the roadside. The ‘Mobility App’ was unveiled by the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Siochana in August of this year and is rolling out to personnel around the country. The…
Public meeting on insurance tonight in Boyle
Two local TDs are to hold a public meeting tonight on rising insurance costs. It’s an issue that’s affecting communities and businesses across the country. Sinn Fein TDs Martin Kenny and Pearse Doherty will host tonight’s meeting in King House in Boyle at 8pm. Insurance fraud and dual pricing, which…