asked the Taoiseach if he will state separately the net external assets of the banks for each year since 1960; the external assets of the Central Bank and departmental funds for the same period; and if he will give any estimate available to him of the value of external holdings of persons and companies in the Republic.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - External Assets.
1.
Mr. O'Leary
I propose, with your permission, Sir, to circulate in the Official Report a statement showing the external assets of the associated banks, Central Bank and departmental funds, at December in each year 1960 to 1965. As to the second part of the Deputy's question, there is not sufficient information available on the value of external assets held by persons and companies on which to base a reliable estimate of their aggregate magnitude.
Following is the statement:—
External assets of the banking system and departmental funds.
(£ million)
|
Central Bank |
Associated Banks (net) |
Departmental Funds |
Total |
|
|
December 1960 |
89.2 |
103.6 |
17.1 |
209.9 |
|
” 1961 |
95.9 |
111.4 |
17.2 |
224.5 |
|
” 1962 |
104.3 |
115.1 |
14.6 |
234.0 |
|
” 1963 |
119.4 |
101.9 |
15.6 |
236.9 |
|
” 1964 |
147.9 |
93.4 |
0.8 |
242.1 |
|
” 1965 |
134.0 |
89.3 |
0.8 |
224.1 |