
New guidelines on awards pay-outs issued in April.
The Tánaiste says legislation forcing insurance companies to pass on the savings made from lower injury awards is a "sensible idea"
New guidelines on reduced court awards for minor injuries were issued earlier this year.
It is anticipated that this will bring about a cut in premium prices in the second half of the year.
Insurance companies, however, are not required to pass on savings.
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Minister of State at the Dept. of Finance, Sean Fleming, has been speaking to Kildare Today.
He says guidelines only came in to being 4 weeks ago, and many companies will monitor court awards before reducing premiums.
Minister Fleming joined Clem Ryan on Friday's edition of the programme.