Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2010
516 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the national road safety implications of a reported significant increase in the numbers of motorists who are cancelling their motor insurance allegedly due to financial pressures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1632/10]
View answerThird Party motor insurance is required by law for the use of all mechanically propelled vehicles in a public place. The contract for motor insurance is a private contract between the policyholder and the motor insurance company. The enforcement of Road Traffic Law is a matter for An Garda Siochana.
The Irish Insurance Federation, which is the representative body for insurance companies in Ireland, has indicated that there is no evidence of a significant increase in motorists cancelling their motor insurance policies.
