Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Ceisteanna (2069)

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

2069. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the cost of insurance under headings (details supplied) for his 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 his Department or bodies under its aegis; the estimated cost of those claims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33994/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

Government Departments and other State agencies, whose claims are delegated for management by the State Claims Agency, operate under State indemnity, that is a self-insurance model whereby the State bears the financial risk associated with the costs of claims. Accordingly, my Department does not have conventional insurance cover for public liability, buildings cover, employer liability etc., and does not incur premium costs.

My Department currently has one outstanding claim, the estimated cost of which cannot be determined at this point.

The information sought by the Deputy 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.

Question No. 2071 answered with Question No. 2055.

Question No. 2070 answered with Question No. 2067.