Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Since we met, we ran the Look for Local campaign again, which was very successful. We have not yet decided but are likely to do something similar this year. PIAB falls under the remit of the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, so he is leading reform of PIAB. A general scheme to reform the board is expected to go to Government this month. The aim of that is to facilitate and increase the number of personal injury claims that are resolved by the board, particularly to increase the incentive to accept the its award rather than going to court.

That is often where costs increase. The Minister of State should have the general scheme published later this month.