Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Ceisteanna (911)

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

911. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality 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. [34003/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I can inform the Deputy that my Department and most of the bodies under its aegis operate under State Indemnity, a self-insurance model set out in the Public Financial Procedures whereby the State bears the financial risk associated with the cost of claims.

The State Claims Agency currently manages claims and risks on behalf of many State Authorities, including my Department’s claims.

Details in respect of insurance policies, if any, taken out by bodies under my Department’s aegis will be provided by the agencies directly.