Advertisement

Is there a "compo culture"?

Is there a "compo culture" - where insurance companies hike up their prices and people find it no...

Share this article

09.52 7 Dec 2019


Is there a "compo culture"?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

09.52 7 Dec 2019


Is there a "compo culture" - where insurance companies hike up their prices and people find it normal to simply settle for compensation claims? 

Payouts for whiplash claims are over four times higher in Ireland than in the UK, and medical professionals may be helping fuel the so called "compo culture".  

To discuss this further, Ciara was joined by Public Affairs Correspondent at the Irish Independent Amy Molloy, who has conducted an investigation into the issue. 


Read more about

Amy Molloy Ciara Doherty Compo Culture GPs Irish Independent Medical Professionals Personal Injury Claims Public Affairs Solicitors Whiplash Court Payouts

Related Episodes

How did this White House leak...

00:05:46

How did this White House leak happen?

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:05:46


RACHEL O'SULLIVAN: Ireland are...

00:19:48

RACHEL O'SULLIVAN: Ireland are not over the Welsh defeat yet | Women's Champions League | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

OTB Football

00:19:48


Does CAMHS need to be reformed...

00:19:47

Does CAMHS need to be reformed?

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:19:47


The Bookshelf with Elaine Crow...

00:15:06

The Bookshelf with Elaine Crowley

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:15:06