356. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport 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. [61362/26]

The information requested by the Deputy regarding the total amounts paid by my Department to private insurance companies for each year 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026 is set out in the following table The majority of the annual premiums paid are to cover vehicle insurance of the various emergency response vehicles.