NTMA plans to borrow less on bond markets in 2021 The National Treasury Management Agency said it plans to borrow between €16 billion and €20 billion on the bond market in 2021. Business • 09 Dec 20
NTMA plans to borrow less on bond markets in 2021 The National Treasury Management Agency said it plans to borrow between €16 billion and €20 billion on the bond market in 2021. Business • 09 Dec 20
Government deficit of €10.2 billion in H1 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Government expenditure in the first half of the year was up significantly, reflecting the supports put in place in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 21 Oct 20
Government deficit of €10.2 billion in H1 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Government expenditure in the first half of the year was up significantly, reflecting the supports put in place in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 21 Oct 20
Donohoe says Covid funding can't go on indefinitely The Minister for Finance has said the State can afford to continue to fund the measures put in place by the Government to deal with the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 08 May 20
Donohoe says Covid funding can't go on indefinitely The Minister for Finance has said the State can afford to continue to fund the measures put in place by the Government to deal with the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 08 May 20
NTMA revises bond funding range to up to €24 billion The National Treasury Management Agency has announced a revised bond funding range of €20 billion to €24 billion for the full year, to meet the borrowing requirements of Government measures during the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 22 Apr 20
NTMA revises bond funding range to up to €24 billion The National Treasury Management Agency has announced a revised bond funding range of €20 billion to €24 billion for the full year, to meet the borrowing requirements of Government measures during the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 22 Apr 20
NTMA plans busy quarter as coronavirus spending soars The National Treasury Management Agency is planning to hold two bond auctions in the second quarter of this year. Business • 01 Apr 20
NTMA plans busy quarter as coronavirus spending soars The National Treasury Management Agency is planning to hold two bond auctions in the second quarter of this year. Business • 01 Apr 20
NTMA says Ireland well placed to fund Covid-19 spending The National Treasury Management Agency has said that Ireland is well placed to increase its borrowing activity in the coming years arising from the economic disruption relating to the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 26 Mar 20
NTMA says Ireland well placed to fund Covid-19 spending The National Treasury Management Agency has said that Ireland is well placed to increase its borrowing activity in the coming years arising from the economic disruption relating to the Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 26 Mar 20
Donohoe does not want to add fuel to economic fire The Government is planning a budgetary package of €3.4 billion for 2019, of which €2.6 billion has already been allocated. Business • 20 Jun 18
Donohoe does not want to add fuel to economic fire The Government is planning a budgetary package of €3.4 billion for 2019, of which €2.6 billion has already been allocated. Business • 20 Jun 18
Household borrowing sees highest growth since 2009 Borrowing levels in relation to debt repayments experienced their highest level of annual growth in more than seven years in the three months to July, according to latest Central Bank data. Business • 31 Aug 16
Household borrowing sees highest growth since 2009 Borrowing levels in relation to debt repayments experienced their highest level of annual growth in more than seven years in the three months to July, according to latest Central Bank data. Business • 31 Aug 16
Borrowing costs may rise over govt delay - Noonan Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has warned that if no government is formed for a "significant period" then it could increase Ireland's borrowing costs. Business • 07 Mar 16
Borrowing costs may rise over govt delay - Noonan Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has warned that if no government is formed for a "significant period" then it could increase Ireland's borrowing costs. Business • 07 Mar 16
Little change in Irish borrowing costs Despite the politically uncertain outcome of the election, Irish borrowing costs have so far not really moved on the markets. Business • 29 Feb 16
Little change in Irish borrowing costs Despite the politically uncertain outcome of the election, Irish borrowing costs have so far not really moved on the markets. Business • 29 Feb 16
Greece raises €1.3 billion amid bond speculation Greece looks set to return soon to borrowing for longer periods after being frozen out for four years. Business • 09 Apr 14
Greece raises €1.3 billion amid bond speculation Greece looks set to return soon to borrowing for longer periods after being frozen out for four years. Business • 09 Apr 14
Weak income, corporation taxes hit UK finances Lower income tax and corporation tax receipts dragged Britain's public finances to a much smaller than usual seasonal surplus in January. Business • 21 Feb 14
Weak income, corporation taxes hit UK finances Lower income tax and corporation tax receipts dragged Britain's public finances to a much smaller than usual seasonal surplus in January. Business • 21 Feb 14
UK public finances see unexpected July deficit Britain's public finances showed an unexpected deficit in July, new figures show today. Business • 21 Aug 13
UK public finances see unexpected July deficit Britain's public finances showed an unexpected deficit in July, new figures show today. Business • 21 Aug 13
S&P's raises outlook on Ireland's credit rating Standard & Poor's has upgraded its outlook on Ireland's credit rating today, saying its debt may fall faster than expected. Business • 12 Jul 13
S&P's raises outlook on Ireland's credit rating Standard & Poor's has upgraded its outlook on Ireland's credit rating today, saying its debt may fall faster than expected. Business • 12 Jul 13
Italy pays higher borrowing rates in bond sale Italy has paid slightly higher interest rates to raise €3.8 billion in bond sales amid political uncertainty. Business • 25 Mar 13
Italy pays higher borrowing rates in bond sale Italy has paid slightly higher interest rates to raise €3.8 billion in bond sales amid political uncertainty. Business • 25 Mar 13
Rates down as Spain sells €4 billion in bonds Spain has raised €4 billion in short-term debt at a lower cost, in a further reflection of growing investor confidence in the government's handling of the economy. Business • 19 Mar 13
Rates down as Spain sells €4 billion in bonds Spain has raised €4 billion in short-term debt at a lower cost, in a further reflection of growing investor confidence in the government's handling of the economy. Business • 19 Mar 13
Italy pays higher yields in latest bond sale Italy was forced to pay more to investors to sell three-year and 15-year bonds amid the country's continuing political uncertainty. Business • 13 Mar 13
Italy pays higher yields in latest bond sale Italy was forced to pay more to investors to sell three-year and 15-year bonds amid the country's continuing political uncertainty. Business • 13 Mar 13
Spain raises another €5.8 billion at lower cost Spain today sold €5.8 billion in short-term debt at a lower cost. Business • 12 Mar 13
Spain raises another €5.8 billion at lower cost Spain today sold €5.8 billion in short-term debt at a lower cost. Business • 12 Mar 13
British Government borrowing higher than expected Britain's government borrowed slightly more than expected in December as the economy continued to struggle, thwarting efforts to erase a large budget deficit and adding to pressure on the country's top credit rating. Business • 22 Jan 13
British Government borrowing higher than expected Britain's government borrowed slightly more than expected in December as the economy continued to struggle, thwarting efforts to erase a large budget deficit and adding to pressure on the country's top credit rating. Business • 22 Jan 13
UK borrowing falls as austerity bites UK government borrowing fell last month, official figures showed today, in a sign that the Chancellor's austerity measures are increasingly taking hold. Business • 19 Oct 12
UK borrowing falls as austerity bites UK government borrowing fell last month, official figures showed today, in a sign that the Chancellor's austerity measures are increasingly taking hold. Business • 19 Oct 12
Italy's borrowing costs sharply down Italy today continued to benefit from the good news coming out of Europe when it easily raised €6.5 billion in three bond auctions. Business • 13 Sep 12
Italy's borrowing costs sharply down Italy today continued to benefit from the good news coming out of Europe when it easily raised €6.5 billion in three bond auctions. Business • 13 Sep 12
Britain sees shock rise in July borrowing British Chancellor George Osborne's deficit reduction plans were dealt a blow when figures revealed a shock rise in UK borrowing in July. Business • 21 Aug 12
Britain sees shock rise in July borrowing British Chancellor George Osborne's deficit reduction plans were dealt a blow when figures revealed a shock rise in UK borrowing in July. Business • 21 Aug 12
EU bank recapitalisation plans high on euro agenda European Union plans to channel cash directly into distressed banks via the euro zone's new debt bailout fund were high on the agenda as finance ministers gathered for crisis talks this evening. Business • 09 Jul 12
EU bank recapitalisation plans high on euro agenda European Union plans to channel cash directly into distressed banks via the euro zone's new debt bailout fund were high on the agenda as finance ministers gathered for crisis talks this evening. Business • 09 Jul 12
Italy borrowing costs double in latest auction Italy's borrowing costs doubled in a bond auction today that raised €11 billion in short-term debt. Business • 11 Apr 12
Italy borrowing costs double in latest auction Italy's borrowing costs doubled in a bond auction today that raised €11 billion in short-term debt. Business • 11 Apr 12
Lending still falling, but deposits stable Figures from the Central Bank show that lending to consumers and business continued to fall during February. Business • 30 Mar 12
Lending still falling, but deposits stable Figures from the Central Bank show that lending to consumers and business continued to fall during February. Business • 30 Mar 12
