Justice Minister: Cap On Personal Injury Awards Could Be Introduced If New Guidelines Don't Bring Down Costs
The new rules take effect today after being approved by the country's most senior judges last month
They're set to reduce payouts for minor injuries by up to 50 per cent.
Minister Helen McEntee says the government could take action if the reforms don't go far enough:
"We have very much indicated that if we do not see a reduction in insurance costs then there are other options available to government. A piece of work has already been done looking at potentially capping awards, but I think we need to give everybody time here. The injuries guidelines are only coming into play today. It will take time for it to then filter through be it through the courts, be it through the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, be it through the insurance companies."
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