asked the Minister for Finance what is the present position regarding the proposal to alter this country's present coinage system and to adopt the metric system.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Decimal Coinage System.
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The Government decided in principle in February, 1962, that a decimal system of currency should be adopted and that a working party, representative of the Central Bank and Government Departments should be set up to advise on the timing of its adoption and other related matters. I understand that the working party is at present drafting its report and that it should be available shortly.