Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

In the second case, an assessment of €6,678 was declined by a claimant and was subsequently accepted after the issue proceedings. The claimant's costs were taxed at €3,474.80, which included a professional fee of €1,300. Costs incurred in regard to PIAB work were not allowed as only the costs of proceedings were awarded. The assessment process was declined by the respondent in another case and subsequently settled. Some €1,500 was sought by the claimant's solicitor for PIAB work in addition to the normal professional fee.

There is no penalty for declining a PIAB assessment and later accepting the same amount after the issue of proceedings.

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