Anthony Lawlor (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Will the Minister of State correct the following sentence in his opening statement: "Award levels are the prerogative of the courts and therefore, for constitutional reasons, the Judiciary cannot be directed as to the levels that should be applied." The Civil Liability Act 1961 refers to awards brought forward by the Oireachtas which are constantly being updated. It is possible for the Oireachtas to prescribe awards on a death. The Minister of State might like to correct that.