Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Apr 1969

Vol. 239 No. 9

Written Answers. - National Debt.

98.

Mr. L'Estrange

asked the Minister for Finance (a) the total amount of the national debt on 31st March, 1969 and (b) the cost of servicing same.

Minister for Finance (Mr. Haughey)

The national debt at 31st March, 1969, is estimated at £914 million. The amount required to service the debt in 1968-69 was £76 million.