As the government considers a proposal to raise personal injury award guidelines by nearly 17%, concern is mounting among small business owners, community groups, and local sports clubs.

Does the move hand even more power to insurance companies, potentially driving up premiums and putting added pressure on already struggling sectors?

Flora Crowe, owner of Crowe’s Gala in Sixmilebridge and Vice President of the CSNA, is among those voicing serious concerns about the impact on everyday retailers and the communities they serve.

To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Flora Crowe, Crowe's Gala Sixmilebridge and Vice President of CSNA (Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association).

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