There were 11,204 claims against the State at the end of last year.
There's almost €5 billion in outstanding legal claims against the State.
That's an increase of €4 billion in the past 11 years, according to the Public Accounts Committee.
There were 11,204 claims against the State at the end of last year - €3.86 billion of the total €5 billion are cases of medical negligence.
PAC Chair and Laois Offaly Sinn Féin TD, Brian Stanley, says the State isn't learning its lesson:
Ex Westmeath Garda Avoids Jail After Admitting Coercive Control Of Wife
David Reynolds installed a tracker on his wife's phone.
Midlands 103 Wins Big At National Radio Awards
The Midlands most popular radio station picked up gold, silver and bronze and the IMROs last night.
Over 100 Jobs Created In Laois Following MyPay Contract
MyPay provides centralised payroll and superannuation shared services to local authorities nationwide.
New Laois Domestic Violence Refuge Moves To Design Stage
Laois is one of nine counties that currently lacks a domestic violence shelter.
Laois Hurlers To Receive Civic Honour Following Joe McDonagh Cup Success
Laois were crowned Joe McDonagh Champions in June.
TUS Research Centre Launches New Breastfeeding Support Toolkit
The SHE Research Centre at TUS compiled the data in conjunction with the HSE’s National Breastfeeding Week.
Dentists Set For Industrial Action This Month
A national protest is taking place on Wednesday, October 14th.
Offaly TD Backs Tighter Citizenship Requirements
Carol Nolan is contributing to the debate on proposed changes to citizenship and immigration rules.
