Ireland sells €1,000 million of bonds maturing in 2026 and 2045 by auction
8 June 2017 - The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has today completed an auction of €1,000 million of the benchmark Irish Government bonds, 1% Treasury Bond 2026 and 2% Treasury Bond 2045.
Details are as follows:
| Bond | Maturity | Amount | Yield | Bids received | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0% Treasury Bond 2026 | 15 May 2026 | 700 million | 0.720% | 1,573 million | 2.25 |
| 2% Treasury Bond 2045 | 18 Feb 2045 | 300 million | 1.915% | 552 million | 1.84 |
With the completion of today's auction, the NTMA has issued €8.75 billion benchmark bonds, from its stated target range of €9 to €13 billion in the bond markets this year.