Personal Injury Claims

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Questions (1316, 1318)

Ruairí Ó Murchú

Question:

1316. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice her plans in terms of rebalancing the duty of care regarding personal injury claims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40956/21]

Ruairí Ó Murchú

Question:

1318. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update on possible duty of care legislation in relation to personal injury claims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40958/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Justice

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1316 and 1318 together.

In line with the commitment in the Justice Plan 2021, and as part of the Government’s Action Plan on Insurance Reform, I have undertaken a review of the current occupiers’ liability legislation in Ireland and other common law jurisdictions, as well as an examination of “duty of care” provisions in those jurisdictions.

The review identified a number of possible options for reform in this area and my Department is working with the Office of the Attorney General to develop legislative proposals on the matter.  It is my intention that any required legislative proposals will be submitted for Government approval following the completion of discussions with the Office of the Attorney General.