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The Supreme Court has overturned previous decisions by the Circuit Court and the High Court, ruling that claims for damages due to distress, upset, anxiety, and inconvenience, which do not amount to a medically recognised psychiatric injury, do not fall within the statutory definition of "personal injury". Consequently, such claims do not require prior authorisation from the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) before legal proceedings are initiated. The Court's judgment clarifies the scope of "personal injury" claims, distinguishing them from emotional disturbances that do not constitute a psychiatric disorder.
- Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003 - Emotional Distress - Psychiatric Injury - Supreme Court of Ireland - Data Protection Act 2018 - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - Non-material Damage - PIAB Authorization - Civil Action - Statutory Definition - Negligence - Breach of Duty - Statute of Limitations - Clarke v. O'Gorman - Murray v. Budds
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