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Bonus pay to NTMA staff up 13% to €3.22m for 2024

Bonus pay to staff at the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) and connected entities for last year increased by 13% to €3.22m.

Business • 15 Jul

Frank O'Connor, the NTMA's chief executive

State's debt high but funding cost to stay low - NTMA CEO

Ireland's national debt remains high despite falling in recent years, the head of the agency charged with managing it has cautioned.

Business • 02 Jul 24

Frank O'Connor, NTMA CEO, Michelle Lowe, NTMA's Senior Corporate Communications Manager and Finance Minister Michael McGrath at today's briefing

2022 sees biggest fall in Government debt since 2014

Ireland's General Government debt fell by €11 billion to €225 billion in 2022 and has the potential to fall below €200 billion by 2030, according to the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA).

Business • 05 Jul 23

Frank O'Connor, the NTMA's chief executive, said the agency has a strong funding position

NTMA completes 2022 funding at €7 billion

The National Treasury Management Agency said it has completed its 2022 funding programme earlier than expected due to its strong funding position.

Business • 28 Sep 22

Frank O'Connor's appointment is for a five-year term and will take effect in July

NTMA appoints Frank O'Connor as next CEO

The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has appointed Frank O'Connor as the agency's next Chief Executive, following consultation with the Minister for Finance.

Business • 21 Dec 21

The NTMA said it plans to borrow between €16 billion and €20 billion on the bond market next year

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

Investors not concerned about Leo Varadkar and Paschal Donohoe's plans for the rainy day fund, says NTMA's head of funding

Debate on debt targets not fazing investors - NTMA

Investors have not raised concerns about proposals by Leo Varadkar to set looser debt reduction targets or scrap a rainy day fund planned to offset future economic shocks, the NTMA's head of funding said.

Business • 21 Jun 17

The NTMA has raised over €8 billion through bond sales and its first ever inflation-linked issue so far this year

NTMA 'not prisoners' to 2017 funding range

The National Treasury Management Agency is not "not prisoners" to plans to issue €9-13 billion of debt this year with its minimum funding needs set to be met next month.

Business • 12 May 17

The NTMA's first ever inflation-linked bond will mature in April 2040

NTMA issues first ever inflation-linked bond

The National Treasury Management Agency said it had raised €609.5m through the first-ever placement of an inflation-linked bond.

Business • 20 Apr 17

Frank O'Connor