Cost of car insurance

Sir, – An excellent article by Dorothea Dowling ("Investigation into rapidly escalating cost of motor insurance needed", Opinion & Analysis, October 1st). It should be required reading for all Oireachtas members. – Yours, etc,

MARY SULLIVAN,

Bantry, Co Cork.

Sir, – We are seeing many indications that car insurance costs might increase significantly next year. It is suggested that the cause is an increase in claims. The industry presents no evidence that this is the case but expects us to accept its assertion. Can any of the many operators in this field outline the parameters that might suggest a justification for any increase? – Yours, etc,

DEREK Mac HUGH ,

Dublin 18.