ISME hits out at move to raise personal injury awards by 17% 

The Government’s proposal to raise personal injury awards by 17% has been strongly criticised by industry bodies, which have warned that such a move could take money directly from small businesses into the pockets of lawyers.

Speaking on the proposal, the Irish Small and Medium Enterprise Association (ISME) said the increase would lead to hikes in insurance premiums for both businesses and consumers, further rewarding a legal industry which it said is already profiting from huge personal injury payouts. 

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