New figures released by Ireland’s Injuries Resolution Board (IRB) show that the number of personal injury claims continues to decline. Multiple reports say claims are now around 35% lower than the level seen before the Covid-19 pandemic, with the decrease continuing into last year. The IRB attributes the longer-term fall to the operation of its injuries resolution process, which it says is increasing the acceptance of claims through its system.
One report also adds that the board’s work has delivered estimated savings of €88 million for the State in legal costs. While the reports agree on the claim-volume decline and the approximate scale of the drop compared with pre-pandemic figures, they present limited detail on whether specific categories of claims drive the overall trend.
Another element mentioned in one outlet is that, despite the reduction in claims, insurance premiums have increased. The reports collectively frame the developments as a continuation of a post-pandemic trend toward fewer personal injury claims, alongside ongoing discussion of costs in the wider insurance and legal environment.
