A public consultation could be the first step towards a reduction in car premiums.
A public consultation begins today on how the Personal Injuries Assessment Board could be reformed.
The Government says it could be a step towards reducing car insurance premiums.
Earlier this month new guidelines were approved by Cabinet which gives a rough level of damages for injuries - which was backed by a majority of judges.
Junior Business Minister Robert Troy says a change to the system is badly needed:
New Highly Skilled Jobs Announced For Westmeath
A new control centre in Westmeath will manage power assets across Europe.
Wind Chill Expected To Bring Back Winter Feeling
11 counties are under the weather warning this morning.
Pieta House Expected To Close Midlands Services
A new 'co-located' facility is expected to opened in the future.
Westmeath Hotel Applies For New Wellness Centre
A decision on the application is due May 5th.
Midlands MEP Demands Stronger Disability Access Laws
Ciaran Mullooly believes a dedicated EU Accessibility Agency is needed.
Tullamore Lions Club Named All Ireland Club Of The Year
The Lions Club was honored last year for its 50 years of Service.
€366k In Compensation Paid Last Year For Pothole Damage To Motorists
Laois County Council had among the lowest levels of compensation, with just over €5,000 paid out.
Offaly Councillor Expresses Concern On 'Nearest School' Rule For Online Admission
Sinn Fein Councillor Aoife Masterson feels it will undermine schools in Tullamore selected for the pilot programme.
High Court Hears Moving Enoch Burke To Castlerea Prison Was 'Lawful'
Judgement on the matter has been reserved to next Wednesday.
IFA Welcome Plan To Dredge Parts Of River Shannon In Offaly
Plans have been approved by the local authority in Offaly.
Regional Enforcement Authority To Prevent Illegal Peat Extraction Still Being Formed
Local Government Minister James Browne has not announced further progress on the plan.
Dangers Of Black Ice Highlighted At Road Safety Conference
It comes ahead of a seasonal operation targeting drug and drink driving this weekend and St Patrick's Day,
Westmeath County Council To Host Civic Reception For Athlone Town
Athlone Town secured back to back league titles and the FAI Cup last season.
Laois Man Looking For Love On First Dates Ireland Tonight
Both Cavan Dunne and Caoimhe Moore from Laois feature on tonight's episode.
Irish Athletics Legend Ronnie Delany Dies Aged 91
He was a medal winner at the Melbourne Summer Games in 1956.
Authorities In Offaly Approve Dredging Along Part Of River Shannon
710 cubic metres of silt and peat will be cleared from Victoria Lock, Clonahenoge.
Laois Man Nears Finish Line Natiowide Charity Walk
Praveen Rawal began his journey on February 14th in Dublin.
€40m Worth Of Irish Peat Exported In 2025
More than 370,000 tonnes of peat were exported to 21 countries.
Gardaí Host Firearms Licensing Information Stand In Offaly Today
The event runs from 10am until 3pm today.
Irish Rail Services Reduced After Westmeath Graffiti Incident
Three train carriages were defaced in Athlone last Friday.
