To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any steps she is taking to encourage more motor insurance companies to operate in the Northern Ireland market.

For motor insurance issues, my Department has the responsibility for Part VIII of the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, Insurance against Third-party liabilities. Part VIII mandates that all motor vehicles on roads or public places must have valid third-party insurance coverage in place. My Department establishes the regulations governing the issuance and validity of insurance certificates, ensuring compliance with statutory insurance requirements.

I understand your advocacy for engagement with motor insurance companies; however, my Department has no legislative tools to compel these companies to provide services.