James Reilly
Question:83 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the household debt on 31 December 2009 and on the most recently available data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20800/10]
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James Reilly
Question:84 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the household debt in September 2004 and May 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20801/10]
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I propose to answer Questions Nos. 83 and 84 together.
Household debt levels are, in the first instance, a matter for the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland.
Figures received from the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority put the level of household debt at €168.3 billion at end March 2010 which is the latest figure available. The figures for December 2009, May 2008 and September 2004 are outlined as follows.
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€ billion |
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December 2009 |
171.2 |
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May 2008 |
174.6 |
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September 2004 |
90.2 |
Source: Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland.