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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - State Revenue Deductions.

Government borrowing

Summary

Barry asked whether the Government would borrow nearly £800 million and whether it had spent over £800 million the previous year. The Ceann Comhairle ruled borrowing questions out of order and stopped the discussion; Colley accused Barry of seeking to avoid scrutiny of his government’s record.

Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

Is it true that the Minister will be budgeting this year to borrow almost £800 million?

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

We cannot ask questions regarding borrowing.

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Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

The Minister has referred to it himself.

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

We cannot allow a discussion.

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Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

Did the Government spend over £800 million last year?

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I know that Deputy Barry is concerned about the bringing out of his record and that of his colleagues in government.

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