Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan is set to bring a memo to Cabinet proposing personal injury award guidelines be raised by nearly 17% following a recommendation by the Judicial Council in December.

Owner of Crowe’s Gala in Sixmilebridge and Vice-President of the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association, Flora Crowe, has called the move “crazy” and claims it gives insurance companies a “carte blanche” to raise premiums.

She says it’ll force traders like her to raise prices.

You can listen to the full interview here: South Clare Retailer Slams Plan To Hike Personal Injury Awards – Clare FM