asked the Taoiseach (a) the total amount of debt of State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department at the latest available date and (b) the cost of servicing it.

The answer, in the case of my Department, is nil.

161.

asked the Minister for External Affairs (a) the total amount of debt of State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department at the latest available date and (b) the cost of servicing it.

There is no State or semi-State body under the aegis of my Department and accordingly the Deputy's questions do not arise.

162.

asked the Minister for Transport and Power (a) the total amount of debt of State and semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department at the latest available date and (b) the cost of servicing it.

Following is the information requested:

NOTES:

(a)The British and Irish Steampacket Co. Ltd. was acquired from Coast Lines Ltd. at a cost of £3,606,922. The nominal share capital of the Company is £1,600,000.

(b)Ostlanna Iompair Éireann and Aerlód Teo. are wholly owned subsidiaries of Córas Iompair Éireann which provide all their capital and to which interest payments are made.