Waterford woman's challenge to personal injuries guidelines dismissed by Supreme Court

It follows an appeal by Bridget Delaney of her personal injuries award of €3,000 in 2019

The majority of the Supreme Court found that the guidelines passed in March 2021 are 'in force as a matter of law, and have thereby been given legal effect'.

The Supreme Court has ruled that personal injuries award guidelines approved by Ireland's judges three years ago are legally binding and remain in force.

In what was a complex but historic decision in relation to personal injuries awards, a seven-judge court on Tuesday dismissed the bulk of issues raised in an appeal brought by Bridget Delaney from Dungarvan in Co Waterford.