Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

It is suggested that the average interest rate applying will be something of the order of 5.8%. Make no mistake, however, there are clear indications that the estimated real interest rate will be closer to 7% across the board. The Government has already admitted this in a number of statements it issued.

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