Justice Michael Twomey said it was an "inappropriate practice" for solicitors to refer their clients to medical professionals

Supreme Court found the test case has implications on the constitutional mandate of judicial independence and the separation of powers between judges and the Oireachtas

They said the impact of PIAB services as an impartial, independent body to resolve claims and act as an alternative to litigation, resulted in more than €50 million in legal and other costs being avoided in 2021.