Both Sligo and Leitrim buck the national trend when it comes to the number of claims over accidents caused by uninsured cars
Nationally, there’s been an 11 per cent rise in such claims with most counties recording an increase.
Leitrim however had the largest percentage decrease, down 55%, while claims in Sligo were down 21%
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland has released figures, showing 187 extra claims in 2023.
The largest number of claims for uninsured driving came in Dublin, followed by Cork, Limerick, Kildare and Galway.
MIBI Chief Executive, David Fitzgerald says a new law enforcement system will clamp down on those driving without insurance:
