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Road rage.

The Republic of Ireland's young drivers are angry. And they would seem to have good reason as their motor insurance premiums soar beyond the reach of many. But the insurers claim the situation is not their fault. Anthony Garvey finds out why.

Eric Moloney's Fiat Punto costs him IR£120 a week - IR£60 in
repayments and another IR£60 for insurance. That makes a large hole in his
weekly wage packet, and puts the annual cost of his car cover

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