asked the Minister for Finance the interest payments on external debt as a percentage of Ireland's exports of goods and services from 1973 to 1983 (inclusive); and the estimated percentage for 1984.
Written Answers. - Interest Payments on External Debt.
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The answer is in the form of a tabular statement which I propose to circulate in the Official Report. It is expected that the figure for this year will not show any great change from the 1983 figure. Following is the statement:
Statement
|
Year |
Interest Payments on the Exchequer's External Debt as a Percentage of Exports Earnings on Goods and Services |
|
1973 |
1.0% |
|
1974 |
1.0% |
|
1975 |
2.0% |
|
1976 |
2.5% |
|
1977 |
3.6% |
|
1978 |
4.1% |
|
1979 |
3.8% |
|
1980 |
4.5% |
|
1981 |
5.3% |
|
1982 |
8.7% |
|
1983 |
8.1% |