Insurance Costs

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 March 2017

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

Ceisteanna (277)

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

277. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the cost of insurance under different insurance headings such as public liability, buildings cover, employer liability and so on for his Department and each body under its aegis; the name of the insurance provider for each year since 2010, in tabular form; the number of current outstanding insurance claims against his Department or the body under its aegis; the estimated cost of those claims if available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15181/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

In replying to this PQ, as agreed with Deputy McGrath, my Department has focused solely on our building portfolio in Ireland. As the Department is covered in terms of its buildings under State indemnity, the issue of insurance does not arise.

The Department is currently processing two claims under the State Claims Agency in relation to its buildings. It is not possible to estimate the cost of these claims at this moment.