Junior Minister Seán Fleming says previous legislation in Ireland wasn't strong enough.
People who lie in court could be jailed, with new laws on perjury now passed.
It's part of government reforms of the insurance industry, with personal injury claims blamed for having driven up insurance premiums in Ireland.
Minister of State with responsibility for Insurance, Laois-Offaly Fianna Fáil TD Seán Fleming says the new legislation will prevent people from making false claims:
New Jobs Announced For Midlands
A new office at SETU Carlow is creating 22 jobs.
Cancer Survivors Welcome ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Mortgage Reform
They insist medical recovery not financial judgement should define their future.
Irish Cancer Society Calls For Support This Daffodil Day
Thousands of volunteers will be on streets and at shopping centres.
Interactive Offaly Event Highlights Barriers Faced By Abuse Survivors
It takes place at the District Court Offices in Tullamore today.
Lawyers Seek To Overturn Murder Conviction Over Midlands Shooting
Stephen Silver is serving a life sentence for shooting Detective Garda Colm Horkan.
Burglary Gang Breaks Into Midlands Shopping Centre
The incident took place shortly after midnight on Saturday.
Laois TD Wants New Fire Station Fastracked
Plans for a new fire station in Rathdowney were given the green light earlier this month.
Midlands Housing Commencements Continue To Rise
Just over 100 houses were started across the counties last month, in new Department of Housing figures.
Almost 39,000 Midlands Workers Auto-Enrolled In New Government Pension Scheme
The opt-out window for the government scheme closes later this summer.
RTB Figures Show Annual Increase Of Over 10% For New Tenancy Rates In Offaly
The Residential Tenancies Board figures also show eviction notices were up 41% at the end of 2025.
12 One Act Plays To Be Staged By Laois Arts Collective
Page to Stage returns tomorrow showcasing 12 one act shows under the Mountmellick Arts Collective.
No Indication Of Meningitis Outbreak In Ireland - HSE
That's despite an outbreak in the UK.
Laois Library To Host 'Skills For Life' Event
It takes place this evening in Abbeyleix Library.
Offaly Band To Headline Open-Air Concert
Ruaile Buaile' is sharing the stage in the Comeragh Mountains in Waterford.
Reopening of HSE Civil Registration Office For Offaly Confirmed
The temporary closure of the Tullamore office meant no one could book or register wedding ceremonies in the county.
Dangerous Convicted Rapist And Murderer Abused Cousin In Longford Decades Ago, Judge Says
He is currently serving a life sentence for murder.
Hottest Day Of The Year So Far
The sunny spells and dry conditions are due to last until Saturday.
Midlands MEP Questions Commissioner On Hormone-Contaminated Brazilian Beef
Brazilian authorities have been contacted.
IRHA Warn of Hauliers Blockade If Fuel Price Support Pleas Ignored
President Rosenallis's Ger Hyland is making the claim after a meeting with the Transport Minister today.
Louis Theroux 'Manosphere' Documentary Exposes Dark Behaviour -Esker House
Deirdre Berry, Head Of Services at Athlone's Esker House says it shows behaviour in domestic abuse.
