Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Health the total amount paid out by his Department and the Health Service Executive on foot of negligence claims in each of the past three years; the associated legal fees incurred; if the Health Service Executive avails of an insurance policy to assist in meeting both claims and legal fees; the steps being taken to reduce these amounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14543/13]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The information requested by the Deputy concerning negligence claims is not readily available. Accordingly, I have asked the State Claims Agency to collate the information and respond directly to the Deputy as soon as it is available.