It could soon be easier for the likes of businesses, clubs and community groups to get insurance and cheaper premiums.
It's after Cabinet yesterday signed off on plans to 'rebalance' Duty of Care legislation.
The proposal would lessen an owner's responsibility and put more on those visiting the property if a claim went to court.
Junior Finance Minister, Sean Fleming, says with Oireachtas approval it could become law this year:
"Whether you go into a playground, a shop, a pub, a supermarket or a hotel - if you slip or trip or fall at the moment the owner of the building is normally fully liable when it goes to court.
"This rebalances it, and it makes it clear that a person has a duty of care to themselves when they're on someone's property."
