To: Government of Ireland
Government funded 3rd party car insurance
Provide a basic 3rd party car insurance for all private motorists, funded from fuel levies on all road vehicles. Any additional insurance required could be then bought by the private motorist from an insurance company.
Why is this important?
This is important because it provides 3rd cover for all private roadworthy vehicles, helping those who are financially disadvantaged and young people, to avail of road legal transport. It also ensures that drivers of larger gas guzzler vehicles and those who use our roads most, pay the most. In addition, it removes the ability of insurance companies to charge extortionate prices for young people and levels the playing field for those with older cars, rural dwellers and those who have inadequate access to public transport.
