Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2026
713. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he anticipates any changes to the two-year time limit for the initiation of a medical negligence claim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36520/26]
View answerProvision to extend the limitation period for clinical negligence from two to three years is set out in the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015. The provision of the Act to which the Deputy refers is S.221. This is within Part 15 of the 2015 Act, which is uncommenced at this time. This matter will be reviewed upon the enactment of regulations relating to pre-action protocols for clinical negligence actions, periodic payment orders and the discount rate.
