Insurance Costs

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 March 2017

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

Ceisteanna (532)

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

532. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment 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 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. [15176/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

My Department is not required to hold insurances against the risk of any loss, under headings such as public liability, buildings cover, employer liability and so on, as it is covered by state indemnity, whereby the Exchequer carries its own insurance.

The information regarding the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each agency. I will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested in respect of their organisation.