Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 June 2014
169. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the extraordinarily high car insurance quotations being given to many of our citizens who are returning from years of forced emigration and the failure of insurance companies to acknowledge previous driving experience; if he will raise this issue with the regulator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24840/14]
View answerMy Department's role in respect of motor insurance relates to the primary legislation requirement that the use of mechanically propelled vehicles in a public place be covered by insurance. Motor insurance is a private contract between the insurer and the driver and I have no role in the control of motor insurance costs as this is essentially a consumer affairs matter. I would point out that the National Consumer Agency website sets out useful information regarding car insurance costs at: http://www.consumerhelp.ie/car-insurance and persons with specific queries or issues regarding car insurance can contact the Agency on their helpline on 1890 432 432.
