Is there any substance in the suggestion that there are as many as 25 per cent of motorists uninsured?

I have no knowledge of that.

That is a separate question.

In my opinion that is a fairly speculative, top-of-the-head statistic.

It is suggested that approximately £16 million is being lost because of the large number of uninsured motorists on our roads and that that money has to be taken up by those who are paying their way. If that money could be collected it would mean a considerable reduction in insurance costs for people who are prepared to insure. Is the Minister taking any steps to get these uninsured drivers off our roads? This is a national scandal.

As the Deputy is aware, the law with regard to car insurance is in force and it is not awaiting the outcome of these recommendations to make it obligatory for people to insure motor vehicles.