Vol. 451 No. 8
148 Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for the Environment the cost to the Exchequer and State agencies of public liability insurance premia and claims paid from the Exchequer for the last year for which figures are available; the plans, if any he has to reduce this cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7391/95]
No expenditure in respect of public liability claims was incurred in 1994 by my Department which, in common with other Government Departments and Offices, does not carry independent insurance cover. According to information supplied by the semi-State bodies operating under the aegis of my Department, the annualised cost of my the most recent public liability insurance premia payable by them amounted to £50,569; this insurance is obtained at the most competitive market rates.
In general, a pro-active approach, including appropriate training, is adopted towards safeguarding staff and the public in order to reduce the potential for accidents and resulting liabilities.
