Joe Costello
Ceist:180 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Finance the total amount paid to the Exchequer in the form of dividends from State companies in respect of 2001, 2002 and 2003; the anticipated figure for 2004; the dividends paid by each individual company to the Exchequer in 2003; his policy in regard to the payment of dividends by State companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20747/03]