Eddie Hobbs: Here's how Helen McEntee can tackle bogus insurance claims

In this open letter to the new Justice Minister, Eddie Hobbs, sets out 10 things he feels Helen McEntee should do in office to deal with the scourge of bogus and exaggerated personal injury claims.

Each year, there are over thirty thousand personal injury claims but only 21% are settled by PIAB. 5% go fully through the courts but 74% are settled by insurers or get dropped. Photo: iStock

Dear Helen,

Did you know that the cost of living in Ireland is back near the summit of the EU and we are now 25% more expensive than Germany and 34% more expensive than the EU average?