2703. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61356/26]

The total amounts paid by my Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026 is set out in the table below.