Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

General Scheme of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Discussion

Mr. John Maher:

I would need to come back to the Deputy later. Unfortunately, I do not have it. The scale of PIAB awards can go from zero to €300,000 or €400,000. The higher limit would be in very exceptional circumstances. In addition, the award levels comprise general damages and special damages. The general damages are what PIAB assesses using the guidelines and the special damages would be things like loss of income etc. That might give the Deputy a flavour of it. I can revert in writing with the detail.