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That's according to a survey by Sinn Féin.
95% of people said their insurance premium had gone up in the last 12 months.
That's according to Sinn Féin TD for Longford-Westmeath Sorca Clarke, who believes 'the insurance industry is still ripping off motorists'.
A researched conducted by the party showed insurance companies reached profits of over €159m.
Deputy Clarke says people in the midlands have no choice but to use their cars: