That's according to a survey by Sinn Féin.
95% of people said their insurance premium had gone up in the last 12 months.
That's according to Sinn Féin TD for Longford-Westmeath Sorca Clarke, who believes 'the insurance industry is still ripping off motorists'.
A researched conducted by the party showed insurance companies reached profits of over €159m.
Deputy Clarke says people in the midlands have no choice but to use their cars:
Management Can Easily End Industrial Action - SIPTU
Workers at Carroll’s Cuisine in Tullamore are set to go on work stoppages next weekend over working conditions.
Westmeath Credit Union Manager Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Mullingar branch manager Tom Allen picked up the honour at the CU Awards.
Midlands Readers Encouraged To Take Part in MS Readathon
The 2025 sprint to raise funds for MS Ireland takes place from November 1st.
Westmeath Town Strong Performer For Fibre Broadband
Mullingar is ranked as one of the best performing areas in the country for fibre adoption,
Ireland's Oldest Living Person With EB Publishes Autobiography
Abbeyleix's Emma Fogarty has released 'Being Emma' which tells the story of her life.
Fund Midlands Councils To Build Housing On Public Land - Simon Community
10 new properties are available to rent in Athlone and Portlaoise.
Midlands Councils Boost Environmental Enforcement Performance
Local authorities have seen improvements of 66% over the past three years.
Offaly Food Workers Launch Industrial Action
SIPTU members at Carroll's Cuisine in Tullamore have voted to take striking action.
Public Consultation Taking Place In The Midlands
An event for the Hodson Bay Waterfront Park Project will be held in Athlone.
Man Due In Court Over Armed Pharmacy Robbery In Offaly
The man in his 30's will appear before Portlaoise District Court today.
Offaly Man Appointed President Of EU Body
Seamus Boland is the 35th man to lead the European Economic and Social Committee.
Rising Rents Affecting Midlands HAP Tenants
Just 24 listings meet the HAP Scheme rent limits on daft.ie.
Calls To Fast Track Wastewater Works After Flooding In Offaly
Callary Street and Convent Road were flooded with raw sewage last weekend.
Man Arrested After Attempted Armed Robbery In Offaly
The incident occurred in Tullamore town centre yesterday afternoon.
Westmeath Carpark To Reopen As Drainage Project Nears Completion
The Strand Carpark in Athlone is set to reopen after it was closed last year.
Midlands CPO's Up Significantly
The amount of properties county councils are acquiring through the scheme has increased significantly.
Midlands Bring Home 2025 Heritage Awards
Groups in Offaly and Westmeath have brought home awards at this years ceremony.
Offaly Attraction Appoints New General Manager
John O'Grady is stepping into the role at Birr Castle Demesne.
Midlands MEP Urges Better Pay For Construction Apprenticeships
Ciaran Mullooly feels conditions need to approve and is proposing an EU construction training framework.
European Commission Propose CAP Funding Boost
The new adopted proposals are to encourage young farmers to stay in the sector.
