Exchequer Returns

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2021

Tuesday, 16 November 2021

Questions (113)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

113. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount of dividend to the Exchequer from the ESB and a company (details supplied) for 2020 and 2021; if this revenue is earmarked for specific expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55671/21]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

The ESB paid a dividend of €77.6m in respect of 2020.

Ervia paid a dividend of €38.438m in respect of 2020.

Neither the ESB nor Ervia have paid a dividend in respect of 2021 at this time.

The payments are not earmarked for a particular purpose.