William Aird (Laois, Fine Gael)

The Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland estimates that claims involving uninsured drivers add approximately €35 to the cost of every motor insurance policy. In 2022, there were an estimated 187,000 uninsured vehicles on Irish roads, which is four times the EU average. I know the introduction of the Irish motor insurance database has helped reduce this number to around 100,000. The level of uninsured driving remains of serious concern in terms of road safety and insurance costs for law-abiding motorists. Given the significant impact on premiums, will the Taoiseach outline what further strategies the Government is pursuing to tackle uninsured driving, ensure enforcement is effective and, ultimately, bring Ireland's rate of uninsured vehicles in line with European norms, thereby easing the financial burden on responsible drivers?

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