Ireland sells €1250 million of bonds maturing in 2028 and 2045 by auction
12 July 2018 - The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has today completed an auction of €1250 million of the benchmark Irish Government bonds, 0.9% Treasury Bond 2028 and 2% Treasury Bond 2045.
Details are as follows:
| Bond | Maturity | Amount sold (million) | Yield | Bids received (million) | Cover Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9% Treasury Bond 2028 | 15 May 2028 | 950 | 0.818% | 1,660 | 1.75 |
| 2.0% Treasury Bond 2045 | 18 February 2045 | 300 | 1.638% | 520 | 1.73 |
With the completion of today's auction, the NTMA has issued €12.5 billion benchmark bonds in 2018.