Legal world divided on legacy of retiring High Court president
Mary Irvine angered barristers with guidelines slashing minor personal injury awards
Mary Irvine angered barristers with guidelines slashing minor personal injury awards
The value of claims do not allow for proper compensation of many claimants
Minister must have thought ‘all her Christmas’ came together’ when damages cut
Woman disputes €3,000 award for footpath trip and fall, seeking between €18,000 and €34,000
Opposition to challenges will focus on controlling insurance costs and promoting consistency in personal injury awards
Challenges set to double in coming weeks
Move will mean amending Judicial Council Act and Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act
Adoption of the guidelines has moved the controversy out of the judicial and into the political arena
Judicial Council voted in support of document by Personal Injuries Guidelines Committee
Judicial independence means judges are independent from government – and each other, says Patrick O’Brien
Guidelines will now be put in place by July 31st, 2021, Minister says
Analysis: Still no clear structure for addressing issues concerning conduct of judges
Sources say Supreme Court judge’s recruitment of senior lawyer shows he is ‘digging in’
Four cap models proposed, interested parties asked to express views by end January
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