Moffatt, TomWednesday, 9 December 1998 |
Seanad Éireann Debate
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Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 1998: Committee and Remaining Stages.
The VHI's fleet consists of 48 cars and one van. The majority of cars are the standard 1.3 to 1.6 litre models. Over 60 per cent of the fleet is permanently on the road and used by sales staff, cust...
I have not got any specific information on the rest of the fleet.
There will be an increase in the cost. This will be a specific plan because different conditions will apply outside of the country. The VHI will act as an agent in such circumstances.
Yes, that is my understanding.
It will be a commercial rate as pertains in the particular country. The VHI will try to obtain the best deal possible for their clients.
There will be agreement with insurance providers in the said country. Normally the Minister does not interfere in the day-to-day running of the VHI or any other semi-State company. On the question of...
I accept the Senator's point. I will do my best to provide him with the information.
The Senator pushes a hard bargain.
That is correct. Section 1 agreed to. Sections 2 to 4, inclusive, agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill reported without amendment and received for final consideration. Question proposed: “That the Bill do...
I thank Senators for their contributions and for ensuring the speedy passage of the Bill through the House. The Bill will enable the VHI board to respond to competitive challenges in an important gro...
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