Ireland plans possible early repayment of €8bn bailout loans
Economy · First reported 29 Oct, 07:48 · Updated 11:30
The Government is planning to repay €8 billion in European Financial Stabilisation Mechanism loans ahead of schedule, with the payment expected before year-end. The plan is subject to further details and consultation, and officials say it could reduce borrowing costs and save an estimated €90 million.
- The Government plans to repay €8 billion in loans from the European Financial Stabilisation Mechanism ahead of schedule.
- The Government is expected to consult the European Commission, and the payment is expected before the end of the year.
- The Finance Minister said the National Treasury Management Agency would decide whether the repayment reduces national debt; the Government estimates it could save taxpayers €90 million.
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- Planned repayment
- €8 billion
- Original EFSM borrowing
- €22.5 billion
- EFSM amount outstanding
- €15.3 billion
- Estimated taxpayer saving
- €90 million
- Expected payment timing
- Before the end of the year
- National debt
- €220 billion as of last month
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