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The Great Irish Claims Debate: Are We Sacrificing Justice for Cheaper Premiums?
If you have recently suffered an injury and started looking into your options, you’ve likely navigated a confusing landscape of acronyms. The long-standing Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) has been rebranded and granted new powers as the Personal Injuries Resolution Board (PIRB). On the surface, this rebranding—alongside the launch of the new, digital-first PIRB portal—is marketed […]
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Garda Injury Payouts Exceed €6.7m Amid Surge in Assaults
New figures reveal a stark reality for Irish police, with over €6.7 million paid to injured gardaí as compensation claims near one per day.
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The Great Insurance Distraction: Why Your Constitutional Right to Access Justice is Under Attack
We read with interest the article in the Irish Independent by Donal O’Donovan on December 17, 2025, titled “Legal costs nearly match payout in injuries cases that go to court.” While the article presents the latest figures from the Central Bank’s National Claims Information Database (NCID), it unfortunately regurgitates the tired, well-worn narrative of the […]
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Making Sense of the Car Accident Claims Process
Car accidents are an unfortunate reality of modern life, leaving victims grappling with injuries, insurance claims, and legal complexities. Understanding the different types of car accident claims can empower you to secure the compensation you deserve. Whether you’re a driver or a passenger, knowing your rights and the claiming process can make a world of […]
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German Court Decision Marks Major Shift in Data Privacy Enforcement
In a groundbreaking decision, a German court has mandated that Meta must compensate a German Facebook user €5,000 for using tracking technology embedded in third-party websites. This ruling may pave the way for significant fines related to data privacy violations involving tracking pixels and similar tools. Data Privacy And The GDPR The Regional Court of […]
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Opinion: Why Falling Injury Awards Are Nothing to Celebrate
We recently read with interest the news story, and many like it, celebrating the supposed success of the 2021 personal injury guidelines. With headlines proclaiming a dramatic fall in both the number of claims and the value of awards, you would be forgiven for thinking that we are entering a golden age of fairness and […]
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COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Compensation in Ireland: A Comprehensive Legal and Policy Analysis
Introduction: A Collective Act, An Individual Burden The COVID-19 vaccination programme represents one of the most significant public health undertakings in the history of the Irish State. It was a collective act of social solidarity, undertaken to protect the vulnerable, preserve the healthcare system, and restore normality to society. The overwhelming scientific consensus confirms that […]
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The Bigger Picture: How Irish Courts Value Multiple Injury Claims
If you’ve been unfortunate enough to suffer multiple injuries in an accident, one of the most pressing questions is: how is my claim for compensation actually valued? If you’ve injured your back, broken your wrist, and developed anxiety, does a court simply add up the values for each injury? The answer, perhaps surprisingly, is no. […]
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The Illusion of Fairness: Why It’s Time to Rethink the Injuries Resolution Board
When the Injuries Resolution Board (IRB) was first established in Ireland, it was heralded as a progressive solution to the slow and costly machinery of litigation. It promised a streamlined, non-adversarial process for resolving personal injury claims, one that would ease pressure on the courts while delivering justice quickly and efficiently to injured parties. The […]
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Personal injury claims down by more than a third on five years ago
Personal injury claims have declined by more than a third in five years, according to new figures from the Injuries Resolution Board. The Board’s award values report for 2024 highlights key trends from over 20,000 personal injury claim applications and more than 8,000 awards. Claim numbers were 35 per cent lower in 2024 than in 2019, with […]
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Why the Injuries Resolution Board Is Not in Claimants’ Best Interests — A Response to the Alliance for Insurance Reform
We recently came across a blog post from the Alliance for Insurance Reform titled “Public unaware Injuries Resolution Board is cheaper than court”, and the bias was, frankly, astonishing. It reads like a promotional piece for insurers dressed up as public interest commentary. The idea being sold is that the Injuries Resolution Board (IRB) — […]
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£1m payout by Paddy Power after failing to integrate terms and conditions effectively
On 5 March 2025, the High Court in England and Wales held that a consumer was entitled to her £1m ‘Monster Jackpot’ due to inconsistencies created by a multi-document contract. Background In October 2020, Corrine Durber played the Wild Hatter online slot game on Paddy Power’s platform. The game displayed a “Monster Jackpot” win totalling […]
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