asked the Minister for Finance if he will state, in respect of each of the years ended 31st March, 1943 to 1947, inclusive: (i) the total payments made from the Exchequer for the service of debt, including Dáil Eireann Loan and Sinking Fund; and (ii) the amount of Sinking Fund included.
Written Answers. - Service of Debt.
The particulars requested are as follows:—
|
Year |
Payments from the Exchequer for the service of debt* |
Sinking Fund included in the figures in the previous column |
|
£ |
£ |
|
|
1942-43 |
4,044,633 |
957,626 |
|
1943-44 |
4,140,710 |
981,437 |
|
1944-45 |
4,080,302 |
1,014,251 |
|
1945-46 |
4,152,241 |
1,044,754 |
|
1946-47 |
4,223,438 |
1,071,882 |
* Including the service of the Dáil Eireann Loan and the annuity under the Damage to Property (Compensation) (Amendment) Act, 1926. The sinking fund element in the latter in the respective years was as follows:—£29,215; £30,676; £32,210; £33,821; £35,512.