The Dáil is set to pass a motion calling for a taskforce to investigate the rising cost of motor insurance.

The motion has been tabled by Fianna Fáil, and is not likely to be opposed by the Government when a vote is called this lunchtime.

However, the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan, denies the government has been sitting idly by.

He has said several government departments are doing their bit to try and manage the rising costs: “Clearly many Government departments and agencies are directly involved with the motoring industry sector.

“The Government is taking a whole of Government approach to ensure the correct policies are in place, to ensure that the issue of the cost of motoring insurance is addressed.

“This is being led by the Department of Finance’s task force.”