Irish Examiner view: One-size-fits-all doesn't work for personal injury awards

Insurance reform campaigners are seeking an 80% cut in the level of personal injury awards being granted by the courts for minor injuries. Picture: iStock

The Judicial Council is to meet again later this month to consider draft proposals to limit awards in personal injury claims. 

Insurance reform campaigners within the industry are seeking an 80% cut in the level of personal injury awards being granted by the courts for minor injuries. They say this will help significantly to reduce the cost of buying insurance, most notably public and employers' liability cover.