Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
599. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount of interest that his Department has been charged by financial institutions since negative interest rates were introduced by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29203/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Foreign Affairs comprises of two Votes; Vote 27 International Cooperation and Vote 28 Foreign Affairs.
Below is a breakdown of the amount of interest the Department, across both Votes, has been charged for funds on deposit in Irish banks since negative interest rates were first applied.
|
Year |
Totals |
|
2017 |
4,235 |
|
2018 |
13,685 |
|
2019 |
7,426 |
|
2020 |
14,408 |
|
2021 |
18,118 |
|
2022 (to end May) |
15,355 |
