Exchequer Revenue

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012

Wednesday, 6 June 2012

Questions (80)

Kevin Humphreys

Question:

70 Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Finance the level of surplus income the Exchequer expects to receive from the Central Bank for 2011; if, as recently reported it is more than €958 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26331/12]

Written answers

Minister for Finance (Deputy Michael Noonan)

I have been informed by the Central Bank that surplus income payable to the Exchequer amounted to €958,343,153.88 for the year ended 31 December 2011. The Central Bank of Ireland transferred the amount in full to the Exchequer on 11 May 2012.