Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

Question 28: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the fact that monthly mortgage repayments have increased over the past year by approximately €120 per month on an average €300,000 mortgage and by approximately €200 per month on an average €500,000 mortgage; if he intends to implement measures to provide clear information for mortgage holders on the effect of projected future interest rate increases on their monthly payments; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the European Central Bank has indicated the likelihood of further interest rate rises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25180/06]

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