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The premiums demanded by motor insurance companies have come under fire from a judge.
Judge Desmond Zaidan told Naas District Court that despite a 70% fall in awards made to people claiming against the companies, the cost of insuring a car has not fallen enough.
The reduced settlements have taken place following the setting up of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board.
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Judge Zaidan said that anyone aged 18 will still “be lucky to get a quote for less than €5,000.”
He added that people are still “paying through the nose” for motor insurance cover and this is having an impact on the cost of living.
He was commenting on a case that came before him concerning a motorist who had no cover because of an administrative error outside the driver’s control.
The motorist was not convicted.
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