Written Answers. - Government Expenditure.

Tuesday, 21 November 1978

Dáil Eireann Debate
Vol. 309 No. 8

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377.

Mr. Bruton: Information on John Bruton  Zoom on John Bruton  asked the Taoiseach the percentage of gross national product represented by Government expenditure in each of the past ten years.

The Taoiseach: Information on John Lynch  Zoom on John Lynch  The following table shows, for each year 1968-69 to 1977, total central government expenditure expressed as a percentage of gross national product at current market prices. The figures are based on national accounts concepts and definitions and expenditure covers both current and capital expenditure, including subsidies and transfers to other sectors of the economy.

Year % Year %
1968/69 35 1973/74 38
1969/70 36 1974 45
1970/71 36 1975 51
1971/72 38 1976 48
1972/73 37 1977 46 (preliminary)

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