40. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total amounts paid by her Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61350/26]

The Department takes out necessary insurance for those of its staff who must work and travel in wide range of countries across the globe. The Department monitors these costs regularly to ensure value for money. The Department made payments for insurance for the period in question, as set out in the table below.