He also added that he doesn't believe that insurance companies will take into account Sundays weather event when people in the area are looking to re-insure their properties.

The grant will be paid in respect of each person that someone may be caring for.

15 and a half million euro is owed to Hospitals in the Saolta Group

Longford has the highest increased year on year in terms of claims involving uninsured drivers

The Roads Policing Unit in Roscommon seized the car after finding it being driven by an unaccompanied learner driver with no insurance

The motorist also tested positive for a range of illegal drugs.

The driver was also found to be disqualified.

Gardaí warning the public that checkpoints will be in place across the country over the Christmas.