1 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Finance if, having regard to his recent comments following the publication of the official tax and spending figures for the first quarter, that he would like to see the Central Bank make a more substantial cut in interest rates and the disappointment he expressed when one building society reduced their deposit interest rates without simultaneously reducing mortgage interest rates, he intends to take any legislative or regulatory powers to control or monitor interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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1 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Finance if, having regard to his recent comments following the publication of the official tax and spending figures for the first quarter, that he would like to see the Central Bank make a more substantial cut in interest rates and the disappointment he expressed when one building society reduced their deposit interest rates without simultaneously reducing mortgage interest rates, he intends to take any legislative or regulatory powers to control or monitor interest rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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• Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Interest Rates.

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