Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach
Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed)
11:00 am
Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source
That is fine. I would like to ask the representatives of the Injuries Board about the process that is followed when individuals put applications through the board. It was supposed to be a lawyer-free zone, but issues arose with the Constitution. I understand a case was taken soon after the inception of the board to rectify that. It was originally supposed to be a DIY institution. It was supposed to be easy for claimants to bring claims before the board. How difficult is it for an individual who does not go to a solicitor to process a claim through the Injuries Board? Is it a difficult process? How easy is it to use? How user-friendly is it?
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