The nominal value outstanding of government bonds in October stood at €125.5 billion, according to Central Bank data. This was an increase of €604 million from September.

According to the data, more than 60 per cent of Irish government bonds are held by non-residents, up from 54.4 per cent a year ago. This is an increase of €14.1 billion. The holdings of non-residents increased by €470 million during the month of October.

Irish residents held 39.8 per cent of long-term Irish government, with Irish credit institutions and the Central Bank accounting for 92.2 per of these holdings. The holdings by credit institutions and the Central Bank have increased by €856 million over the past 3 months.

When it comes to the duration of bonds, the Central Bank said €58.1 billion of Government bonds will mature within the next five years. Non-residents hold 68.9 per cent of these maturing bonds.