A new Community Insurance initiative allows local authorities to offer insurance coverage to Tidy Town groups at no cost.
The scheme, announced yesterday, will provide insurance through a partnership between Irish Public Bodies (IPB) Insurance and local authorities.
Welcoming the initiative, Minister of State for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Neale Richmond, said: “Volunteer and local groups such as Tidy Towns are central to communities right across the country, not only through their work in keeping our towns clean, presentable and attractive for residents and visitors alike, but crucially in providing a pathway for people to give back to their community, providing support and meeting the needs of the area.
“This initiative allows local authorities to offer insurance coverage to Tidy Town groups at no cost, thereby ensuring that this vital work can continue, bringing benefits to the community, and indeed the country, as a whole.
“The scheme is also an illustration of the effectiveness of the government’s insurance reform agenda. The implementation of the Action Plan for Insurance Reform has brought significant benefits to consumers, with insurance capacity now available in previously problematic areas, such as hospitality, leisure activities and community groups.”
