'A pothole destroyed my car tyre and I got €100 from the council to cover cost' - here's how you can do the same

A driving instructor has urged motorists whose cars have been damaged by potholes to seek compensation from their local authorities, as one county council revealed it has paid out almost €60,000 in claims in the last three years.

Andy McGuinniety received almost €100 from Meath County Council after his tyre was destroyed when he struck a pothole near Navan while bringing a student on a driving lesson last month.

Now Andy is highlighting the recourse system for many drivers who may be able to claim for damage from potholes - once a previous attempt has been made by the council to repair the road.