asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs the total amount of debt due by all State or semi-State bodies, and other boards or bodies under the aegis of his Department on 31st March, 1969; and the cost of servicing it.
Written Answers. - Indebtedness of State and Semi-State Bodies.
The only such body for which I have a responsibility is Radio Telefís Éireann. The latest date for which the information sought is available is 31st March, 1968, and the figures in respect of that date were quoted in reply to a similar question from the Deputy on 4th February, 1969.
91.
asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries the total amount of debt due by all State or semi-State bodies and other boards or bodies under the aegis of his Department on 31st March, 1969; and the cost of servicing it.
I would refer the Deputy to a reply which I gave to a similar question put down by him on 4th February, 1969. Except in the case of the Dublin and Cork District Milk Boards and the Inland Fisheries Trust, Incorporated, the particulars then given are still the most up-to-date available. In the case of the latter three bodies, the position as at 31st December, 1968 was as follows:
Name of Body |
Paid up Share Capital |
Loan Capital |
Total Debt |
Cost of Servicing |
|
Raised from Exchequer |
Other |
||||
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
Dublin District Milk Board |
Nil |
Nil |
8,940 |
8,940 |
Nil (a) |
Cork District Milk Board |
Nil |
Nil |
4,809 |
4,809 |
Nil (a) |
Inland Fisheries Trust Incorporated |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
167 (b) |
(a) Only a figure for net interest is shown in the accounts and this is in favour of the Board.
(b) Includes Bank charges.
92.
asked the Minister for Local Government the total amount of debt due by all State or semi-State bodies and other boards or bodies under the aegis of his Department on 31st March, 1969; and the cost of servicing it.
The following is the information required:
1. National Building Agency: Total debt as at 31st March, 1969, £1,772,194; annual cost of servicing it, £138,847.
2. An Foras Forbartha: Nil.