Injuries board reports 10% rise in claims last year

However, despite this increase in claims, the Injuries Resolution Board said they are still 35% lower than they were in 2019

IRB made over 9,100 assessments for compensation made last year, the majority of which, 6,230, were motor liability awards.

The Injuries Resolution Board (IRB) has seen a 10% increase in claims made to it during 2023, resulting in €170m being paid out in personal injury awards, new reports show.

According to the latest annual report from the IRB, formerly known as the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, there were over 20,000 claim applications submitted to them last year with the majority, over 11,500, being motor injury claims.