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MOTOR ACCIDENTS COMPENSATION ACT 1999 - SECT 206

Authority's functions under this Act

206 Authority's functions under this Act

(cf ss 36, 90 MAA)

(2) In addition to its other functions under this or any other Act, the Authority has the following functions--
(a) to monitor the operation of the motor accidents scheme under this Act, and in particular to conduct (or arrange for other persons to conduct) research into and to collect statistics or other information on the level of damages awarded by the courts, the handling of claims by insurers and the Commission and other matters relating to that scheme,
(b) to advise the Minister as to the administration, efficiency and effectiveness of that scheme,
(c) to publicise and disseminate information concerning that scheme,
(d) to issue and keep under review relevant guidelines under this Act,
(e) to provide an advisory service to assist claimants in connection with the claims assessment procedure under this Act and the Personal Injury Commission Act 2020 ,
(f) to provide funding for--
(i) measures for preventing or minimising injuries from motor accidents, and
(ii) safety education.
(3) The Authority has the following functions in relation to the provision of acute care, treatment, rehabilitation, long term support and other services for persons injured in motor accidents--
(a) to monitor those services,
(b) to provide support and funding for programs that will assist effective injury management,
(c) to provide support and funding for research and education in connection with those services that will assist effective injury management,
(d) to develop and support education programs in connection with effective injury management.



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