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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 25 Jul 1956

Vol. 159 No. 10

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Commercial Banks' Statistics.

asked the Minister for Finance if he will state (a) the total deposits of the commercial banks, (b) the total net external assets, and (c) the total advances at 1st January, 1956, and at the latest available date.

It is assumed that (a) and (c) of the question relate to business within the State. Particulars for 1st January, 1956, are not available. Following are the figures for 31st December, 1955 and for 30th June, 1956:—

31st December, 1955

30th June, 1956

£ million

(a) Current, Deposit and other Accounts within the State

290.7

281.1

(b) Net External Assets

85.7

75.2

(c) Loans and Advances within the State

144.4

150.0

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