2026-05-18
1 official
Politician(s) lobbied: Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice
Intent: To influence the development and pre‑legislative scrutiny of the Civil Reform Bill to support a more efficient, transparent and cost‑effective civil justice system, including advocating for stronger document‑production safeguards, consistent judicial reasoning, scaled and predictable legal costs, enhanced pre‑action engagement, and measures to reduce reliance on costly litigation.
Methods: Submission
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Submission
Submission provided to the Department of Justice to inform Oireachtas Committee pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme. It set out Aviva Insurance Ireland's perspectives on improving efficiency, reducing legal costs and strengthening procedural clarity, drawing on claims data and operational experience. The engagement aimed to support evidence-based policy development at an early stage of the legislative process.