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20/02/2008
Huge Rise In Personal Injuries Claims
Over €180m was paid out in 2007 for personal injuries claims - a huge rise on the previous figures.
In fact, the total amount of money paid out for compensation awards last year rose by 56%.
Figures from the Personal Injuries Assessment Board show that it made 8,200 payments totalling €181m.
However, it could have been a great deal more, as the Board says it delivered 'savings' of €40m by actively settling early and so keeping compensation claims out of the courts.
The average case was settled in just under seven months, compared to three years for cases that went through the courts system.
(BMcC)
In fact, the total amount of money paid out for compensation awards last year rose by 56%.
Figures from the Personal Injuries Assessment Board show that it made 8,200 payments totalling €181m.
However, it could have been a great deal more, as the Board says it delivered 'savings' of €40m by actively settling early and so keeping compensation claims out of the courts.
The average case was settled in just under seven months, compared to three years for cases that went through the courts system.
(BMcC)
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Two Arrested In Connection With Drug Seizures
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Police Hold Man Over Station Break-In
Gardaí in Dublin have arrested a man in his 30s in connection with an embarrassing break in this week - at garda offices on Harcourt Street. Several personal items, including garda uniforms, were stolen during the robbery early on Tuesday morning. Attempts were also made to start a small fire in the building.
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Gardaí in Dublin have arrested a man in his 30s in connection with an embarrassing break in this week - at garda offices on Harcourt Street. Several personal items, including garda uniforms, were stolen during the robbery early on Tuesday morning. Attempts were also made to start a small fire in the building.
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