The average personal injuries award has dropped by 10,000 euro since new guidelines were introduced.
The new rules were introduced in April, to clamp down on the soaring cost of claims and rising insurance.
Average awards by the Personal Injuries Assessment Board decreased by 40 per cent in the first five months after they were brought in.
The board's chief executive, Rosalind Carroll, says millions of euro has been saved.
Caution Urged On The Coast As Storm Austen Approaches
Swimmers are advised to avoid entering the water in stormy weather, or when strong winds, waves or currents make conditions unsafe.
Local Shock As Couple Found Dead At Their Bray Home
Gardaí are treating the case as a tragedy, and await post mortem results.
EirGrid Seeks Views On New Substations For North Wicklow
The North Wicklow Reinforcement Project will reinforce the electricity grid in North Wicklow, ensuring sufficient capacity is available for future increased demand.
Wicklow Receives 363 Applications For Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant
Over 120 previously vacant and derelict properties have been restored to residential use across Wicklow through the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant
Storm Austen Warning for Wicklow With Heavy Rain Bringing Flood Risk
Difficult driving and localised flooding are possible from 7pm Thursday, with more wet and windy weather lined up for the bank holiday weekend.
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Love Songs on the Coast
Sunny intervals
High: 12°C | Low: 6°C
Sunny intervals
High: 12°C | Low: 7°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 12°C | Low: 6°C
Sunny intervals
High: 12°C | Low: 5°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 12°C | Low: 6°C