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

The latest on the M9 crash

00:20:16

The latest on the M9 crash

The Claire Byrne Show

00:20:16


Government is 'running ou...

00:05:38

Government is 'running out of time' to prevent fuel protests

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:38


France's top court blocks...

00:03:45

France's top court blocks social media ban for under 15s

Newstalk Breakfast

00:03:45


Ukrainian drone attack on Russ...

00:05:03

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:03