asked the Minister for Finance (a) the anticipated revenue from income tax in the current year; and (b) the cost of debt service in the current year.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Income Tax Revenue and Debt Service.
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In 1981, the yield from income tax is estimated at £1,144 million.
The cost of servicing the public debt in 1981 is estimated at £984 million.
It is costing £1 billion to pay the Government debts.
We can always cut back and increase unemployment.
The Government doubled the national debt over the last three years.