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Compensation from uninsured and hit and run instances in Ireland

Andy From Sligo · 2021-09-12 15:57:46

In UK there is this scheme and I wondered if Ireland had the same or similar scheme? https://www.gov.uk/compensation-victim-uninsured-driver I dont need to use it personally thankfully , but am intrigued if there is similar thing running in Ireland or do people have to forego their no claims bonus etc by claiming off their…

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Andy From Sligo

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In UK there is this scheme and I wondered if Ireland had the same or similar scheme?
https://www.gov.uk/compensation-victim-uninsured-driver
I dont need to use it personally thankfully , but am intrigued if there is similar thing running in Ireland or do people have to forego their no claims bonus etc by claiming off their own insurance in this instance?

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#2 12-09-2021 5:02pm
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Yes MIBI is there to cover you, can take a significant amount of time...
https://www.mibi.ie/

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#3 12-09-2021 5:13pm
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Hit and run will only cover injuries to the person (and may be extremely hard to claim), uninsured but identified will also cover vehicular damage/loss

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