James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 83: To ask the Minister for Finance the household debt on 31 December 2009 and on the most recently available data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20800/10]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Question 84: To ask the Minister for Finance the household debt in September 2004 and May 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20801/10]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to answer Questions Nos. 83 and 84 together.

Household debt levels are, in the first instance, a matter for the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland.

Figures received from the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority put the level of household debt at €168.3 billion at end March 2010 which is the latest figure available. The figures for December 2009, May 2008 and September 2004 are outlined as follows.

Source: Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland