In Cavan, the increase recorded is double the national increase at at 22 per cent and in Monaghan. it is even higher at 38 per cent. 

Busy few days manning the roads for local Gardai.

The motorist was disqualified from driving and was over the legal alcohol limit.

The car had initially been stopped yesterday because it wasn't insured and didn't have a valid NCT.

Raymond Aughey says rising costs and high insurance premiums are leading to increased prices.

Renewal customers often pay a "loyalty premium' for not seeking out competition elsewhere.

Gardai using the incident to appeal to all motorists to drive with care and patience at this time of year.