Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Ceisteanna (1266)

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

1266. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the cost of insurance under headings (details supplied) for her Department and each body under its aegis; the cost of the premium for 2018 or the premium paid in 2018 if the policy year straddles two calendar years; the comparable premium amount paid in 2017; the number of outstanding insurance claims against her Department or bodies under its aegis; the estimated cost of those claims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33992/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation

Government Departments and many State agencies operate under State indemnity, a self-insurance model whereby the State bears the financial risk associated with the costs of claims. Therefore Departments do not have conventional insurance cover or the need for annual premia covering the areas referred to by the Deputy.

State indemnity is provided by the Minister for Finance. Such claims are delegated for management by the State Claims Agency (SCA) and any payments are made by the SCA.

There are currently three ongoing cases being administered by the SCA which relate to the Department.