(South Tipperary): asked the Minister for Finance if he will state as of 31st March for each of the past seven years (a) the national debt, and (b) the annual cost of servicing that debt.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - National Debt.
15.
As the answer is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
|
Year ended 31st March |
National Debt |
Annual cost of servicing National Debt |
|
£ million |
£ million |
|
|
1957 |
342 |
18.9 |
|
1958 |
371 |
21.5 |
|
1959 |
386 |
23.3 |
|
1960 |
424 |
23.9 |
|
1961 |
451 |
26.6 |
|
1962 |
488 |
29.2 |
|
1963 |
531 |
32.2 |