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Some 50% of motorists believe that not enough is being done to tackle the growing problem of uninsured drivers on Irish roads according to new research from Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC (Aviva).

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance, Robert Troy, says figures released by the Central Bank last Friday morning (July 21) contradict assertions by the insurance industry that spiralling motor insurance premiums can be put down to the increasing cost and frequency of claims.

The number of motor insurance claims relating to uninsured or untraced drivers has increased by 17 per cent this year, according to new figures released by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI).

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Robert Troy, says the Government must take urgent action to tackle “exorbitant motor insurance costs”, particularly for older vehicles.