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Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages) Bill 2019
- Sponsor
- Neale Richmond · Fine Gael
- Introduced
- 6 Mar 2019
- Last updated
- 20 Apr 2020
What this bill doesAI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
- Sets a maximum limit on compensation awards for general damages in personal injury claims.
- Regulations establishing the cap amount require approval from both Houses of Parliament.
- Requires periodic review of the Act's operation and effects on injured claimants.
Stage timelineWhat do these stages mean?
- First Stage25th Seanad6 Mar 2019
- Second Stage25th Seanad6 Mar 2019
Debates
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