John Clendennen (Offaly, Fine Gael)
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139. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he plans to accept the proposal to increase personal injury award guidelines by 16.7% notwithstanding the impact on premiums throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12934/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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Personal Injuries Guidelines are drawn up by the Judicial Council, which is independent in its functions.

In accordance with the Judicial Council Act 2019 (as amended), the Judicial Council has conducted a review of the Guidelines. Following on from the review, the Council has submitted draft amendments of the Guidelines to me. As required by the Act, I will shortly be laying the draft amendments before the Houses, after which a resolution proposing the draft amendments can be considered by the Houses. The legislation provides that the draft guidelines must be approved by resolution of both Houses of the Oireachtas, before they can be formally adopted by the Judicial Council.More generally, I want to assure the Deputy that insurance reform continues to be a key priority for the Government. The Programme for Government commits to the publication of a new Action Plan for Insurance Reform, with a focus on encouraging further competition in the market and working with stakeholders to enhance transparency and affordability across all types of insurance.