The latest review from the Central Bank has blamed inflation and soaring repair costs for the increases.

Date from the report indicates that the volume and total value of personal injury claims has fallen significantly since the introduction of judicial guidelines on awards in 2021.

The average cost of a motor insurance policy is €135 less than it was in 2017

Motorists are being hit with higher insurance s despite claims costs going down

Justice Michael Twomey said it was an "inappropriate practice" for solicitors to refer their clients to medical professionals

Alliance for Insurance Reform director Peter Boland said Government reforms are not having an impact on liability insurance s.