Paudge Connolly (Cavan-Monaghan, Independent)
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Question 282: To ask the Minister for Transport if legislation is planned to cover instances of insured drivers who sustain damage to their vehicles in collisions with uninsured and untaxed vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33827/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The Agreement between the Minister for Transport and the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) provides, with certain exceptions, for the payment of compensation for insured victims of uninsured drivers in respect of injuries sustained and damage to property. The Agreement currently in force was signed on 31 March 2004. Under section 78 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, all insurance companies are required to be members of the MIBI. Legislation governing motor insurance is being reviewed in the context of EU Directive 2005/14/EC relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles. The Directive amends the preceding motor insurance directives and is required to be transposed into national law by 11 June 2007. Motor taxation is a matter for the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government.