Dáil Éireann - Volume 145 - 21 April, 1954

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Government Interest Payments.

Mr. Hickey Mr. Hickey

507

Mr. Hickey asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the amount of interest paid for 1953-54 in respect of (a) borrowing from banks on exchequer bills, (b) public issues of [507] stocks by the Government, (c) land bonds and (d) saving certificates.

Mr. Aiken Mr. Aiken

Mr. Aiken: The particulars requested are as follows:—(a) £144,426; (b) £3,790,433;(c) £1,205,411; (d) £481,000.

Mr. Hickey Mr. Hickey

Mr. Hickey: It is interesting to the people to realise how their money and taxes are being spent.

Mr. Aiken Mr. Aiken

Mr. Aiken: A lot of it is being collected to pay for debts the Coalition raised.

Dáil Éireann 145 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Government Interest Payments.

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