asked the Minister for Finance the proportion of public sector borrowing requirements financed externally, with estimates where necessary, in respect of the years 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1980.
Written Answers. - Public Sector Borrowing Requirements.
297.
The figures requested by the Deputy are:
|
1977 |
— |
37 per cent |
|
1978 |
— |
38 per cent |
|
1979 |
— |
51 per cent |
|
1980 |
— |
60 per cent |
These percentages take account of sales of Government securities denominated in Irish pounds to non-residents as well as foreign currency borrowings by the Exchequer and State Bodies.