17. FINANCIAL ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR SALE
Group |
2013 €'000 |
2012 €'000 |
|---|---|---|
| Short term treasury bonds | 145,138 | 257,932 |
| Total available for sale financial assets | 145,138 | 257,932 |
Available for sale financial assets comprise Irish government treasury bonds acquired for liquidity management. The nominal value of available for sale assets at 31 December 2013 was €145m (2012: €255m).