Written answers
Tuesday, 8 April 2014
Department of Defence
Departmental Transport
Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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473. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of motor vehicles in the possession of his Department or agencies of his Department that do not hold an insurance policy; the manner in which insurance claims arising in respect of vehicles in the possession of his Department or its agencies are handled; the amount of insurance claims paid on behalf of his Department in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16041/14]
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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There are currently 1524 Defence Forces Vehicles on the asset register. There are an additional 10 vehicles owned by the Department consisting of Jeeps, tractors and Gator Utility vehicles. Since November 2011 the State Claims Agency deals with all claims arising from accidents involving Defence Forces vehicles. Previously the Agency dealt with claims that occurred in Ireland only.
The following table outlines the number of claims finalised in the past 5 years and the subsequent cost to the State.
- | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cases Finalised | 90 | 107 | 232 | 45 | 63 |
Compensation/Settlements | €1,670,127.09 | €743,995.88 | €342,709.54 | €247,319.39 | €662,338.49 |
Legal Costs | €655,743.38 | €343,440.50 | €285,094.41 | €181,137.95 | €106,768.27 |
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