I. Analytical Framework, Concepts, Definitions and Classifications Central government debt is the total outstanding gross security liabilities of the Irish government, inclusive of all domestic and foreign currency denominated debt issued. Central government debt data are classified by currency and maturity. The breakdown on maturity is on an original maturity basis, provided by financial year. The data covers total gross outstanding debt of the budgetary central government.
Outstanding debt consists of securities and loans in domestic and foreign currency.
Nature of Basic Data Debt data accounting records are maintained by the National Treasury Management Agency. V. Compilation Practices Irish debt data are on a gross basis. Other Aspects Explanatory notes for the outstanding debt data are published in the National Treasury Management Agency Annual Report and Accounts.