FARRELL v (1) WHITTY (2) MOTOR INSURERS’ BUREAU OF IRELAND

[2007] Lloyd's Rep IR Plus 22

EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE

Before P Jann, President of the Chamber, E Juhasz (Rapporteur), Judge Cunha Rodrigues, Judge K Schiemann and Judge E Levits

Insurance (motor) – Passenger injured in vehicle not equipped for carrying passengers – Driver uninsured – Claim against Irish Motor Insurers’ Bureau – Whether compulsory insurance scheme extended to persons being carried in all vehicles – Council Directive 84/9/EEC, article 5 – Whether Uninsured Drivers Agreement subject to Directive.