Michael Kennedy (Dublin North, Fianna Fail)
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Question 110: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the less comprehensive legal requirements of mandatory insurance in eastern European countries and the possible ramifications this has for foreign insured drivers here and Irish insured drivers who have accidents in these eastern European regions; if there are plans to tackle same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5715/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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Under the EU Motor Insurance Directives a single policy covering third party insurance cover is required to operate a mechanically propelled vehicle anywhere within the EU. Under these Directives a non-national driver in Ireland or an Irish driver in another EU State with third party insurance are equally covered. The Gardaí have responsibility for enforcing the law in relation to motor insurance within the State. For countries outside the EU, Irish drivers are advised to consult their motor insurance provider to ensure adequate cover before driving in such countries.