He wants to balance the system.
An Offaly TD is strongly rejecting a proposed 16.7% increase to personal injury awards.
John Clendennen feels there is a major gap between the amount of insurance claims, and the cost of premiums.
In January the Injury Resolution Board reported a 40% drop in claims, and 37% decrease since 2019, yet premiums with many insurers are still increasing.
The Fine Gael rep says it's time to rebalance the system:
Doctor Spared Jail After Defective Tyre Triggered Crash Which Fatally Injured Daughter
Babak Meshkat was charged following a Garda investigation into a motorway crash in Westmeath in 2024.
€13,750 Awarded To Midlands Festivals Under Government Funding Scheme
The scheme aims to support local cultural events that may not qualify for other funding programmes.
Midlands MEP Seeks Gender-Focused CAP Reform
MEP Maria Walsh recently proposed that gender equality be made a core principle of the 2028–2034 CAP.
Countdown On For Ireland's Biggest One-Day Agri Show
The Tullamore Show takes place Sunday August 9th.
Westmeath Marital Rape Victim Speaks Out After Husband Jailed For 10 Years
Explicit content warning.
Offaly Town Set To Come Alive With Annual Dancing At The Crossroads
The annual event takes place in Clara.
Laois Community Safety Partnership Seek Joint Letter On E-Scooter Ban
The partnership want to collaborate with other branches to write to the Justice Minister on the ban.
Uisce Éireann Set To Carry Out Upgrade Works In Offaly Town
200 metres of old watermains on Orchard Lane, Birr, will be replaced in the coming weeks.
