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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
💬 Closing the Gaps: Collaboration in the Fight Against Economic Crime" – read remarks by Colm Kincaid (Deputy Governor, Consumer and Investor Protection) at the Irish Criminal Justice Agencies Conference 2026. www.centralbank.ie/news/article...
“Our operating principle in responding to economic crime should be: clear ownership and connected action.” Quote from Closing the Gaps: Collaboration in the Fight Against Economic Crime" – speech by Colm Kincaid (Deputy Governor, Consumer and Investor Protection) at the Irish Criminal Justice Agencies Conference 2026.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
💳 Monthly Card Payment statistics for August 2026 are now available. Read more here: centralbank.ie/statistics/d...
Domestic Card Spending on uniforms and commercial clothing by Month, which reached it's peak in August.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
✏ *NEW BLOG* In his annual letter to students of economics, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf reflects on the economics profession during times of extraordinary change, and its relevance to the Central Bank's work. www.centralbank.ie/news/article...
“Economics has rarely been more needed, or more interesting.” Quote from Letter to Students of Economics, October 2026, blog by Governor Gabriel Makhlouf, Central Bank of Ireland.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We have launched a €15 commemorative collector coin celebrating the literary legacy of beloved Irish author, Maeve Binchy. The coin is now available to order www.collectorcoins.ie
An image of people at the coin launch
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"Opportunity and trust: Europe's capital markets and the Irish funds sector" – read remarks by Governor Gabriel Makhlouf at the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference. Read more www.centralbank.ie/news/article...
“I suggest we share a common purpose: a trustworthy industry, well-governed, and resilient, not just for today but prepared for whatever tomorrow may bring.” Quote by Governor Gabriel Makhlouf from his speech at the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference, 1 October 2026.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📊We have just published a new release under our Frontier Statistics series: Non-Bank Mortgage Interest Rates. www.centralbank.ie/statistics/f...
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🎓We’re excited to announce that applications for our Graduate Programme 2027 are NOW OPEN! Ready to kick-start your career, gain hands-on experience, and work with industry experts? Find out more: www.centralbank.ie/careers/grad...
An image of three young professionals
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It was a pleasure to host the “Trust and Innovation – the Future of Finance” conference at our Dockland Campus on 18 September. Read more here: www.centralbank.ie/events/irela...
An image of Governor Maklouf speaking at the conference.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Residential Mortgage Arrears and Repossessions statistics for Q2 2026 are now available. Read more here: www.centralbank.ie/statistics/d...
A chart depicting that the share of restructured accounts in arrears reached the lowest level on record for both PDH and BTL mortgages, in Q2 2026.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We have published our third Quarterly Bulletin of 2026. Watch Robert Kelly (Chief Economist) speaking about the outlook for the Irish economy and projections for housing supply : www.centralbank.ie/publication/...
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Central Bank of Ireland has appointed Simon Sloan as Director of Strategy and Governance. Read more here: www.centralbank.ie/news/article...
An image of Simon Sloan who has been appointed as the Director of Strategy and Governance
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
✏ *NEW BLOG* In his latest blog, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf examines the ECB Governing Council's decision to raise interest rates this week and what it means for Ireland and the euro area economy. www.centralbank.ie/news/article...
 “We are already seeing a tightening of financing conditions, both from changes in policy and other drivers”
Quote by Governor Gabriel Makhlouf, Central Bank of Ireland from his blog "Why we raised rates again and what lies ahead”.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
💬“Tending the Public Garden - Accountable for today, Stewarding for tomorrow” – read remarks by Deputy Governor Colm Kincaid at the DPER Annual Management Conference. www.centralbank.ie/news/article...
An image of Deputy Governor Colm Kincaid with a speech bubble reading "We are responsible and accountable for delivering today, as well as stewarding for tomorrow".
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📊Retail Interest Rates statistics for July 2026 are now available. Read more here: www.centralbank.ie/statistics/d...
A chart depicting the Retail Interest Rates for July 2026.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
At Central Bank of Ireland, we are developing a new strategy to guide our work from 2028 to 2032 – and we want to hear from you. Watch Vasileios Madouros (Deputy Governor, Monetary and Financial Stability) discuss how you can help shape our future priorities. www.centralbank.ie/publication/...
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
💳 Monthly Card Payment statistics for July 2026 are now available. Read more here: centralbank.ie/statistics/d...
Domestic Card Spending at Drinking Places by Month
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The latest Quarterly Cash Infrastructure Monitoring Data uses newly-collected data to show the number, location and opening hours of ATMs and cash service points across eight geographical regions in Ireland, as at 30 June 2026 www.centralbank.ie/financial-sy...
An ATM dispensing multiple €50 notes
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
We have published a Research Technical Paper entitled "The Intangible Economy", written by Radek Šauer. Read more here: www.centralbank.ie/publication/...
Research Technical Paper entitled “The Intangible Economy", written by Radek Šauer.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
We have published a Research Technical Paper entitled “What makes Monetary Policy more powerful? A big data approach", written by Dilan Aydin Yakut, David Byrne & Robert Goodhead. Read more here: www.centralbank.ie/publication/...
Research Technical Paper entitled “What makes Monetary Policy more powerful? A big data approach", written by Dilan Aydin Yakut, David Byrne & Robert Goodhead.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
📊 Retail Interest Rates statistics for June 2026 are now available. Read more here: centralbank.ie/statistics/d...
In June,the average rate on new household term deposit in Ireland was the 13th highest in the euro area
Weighted average interest rates on new household term deposit , by euro area country
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
💳 Monthly Card Payment statistics for June 2026 are now available. Read more here: centralbank.ie/statistics/d...
Monthly card spending at hotels, motels and resorts
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
✏ In his latest blog, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf reflects on completing visits to all 26 counties across the State, sharing key insights about our economy and the Central Bank's role in serving the public interest. Read the full blog here www.centralbank.ie/news/article...
“I started these visits because I thought it was important for me to see and hear first-hand how the economy was working across the country. Having completed all 26 counties, I am even more convinced of that.” Quote from Blog by Governor Gabriel Makhlouf
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
🪙Join our #EUCoinChallenge. Find the coin, create a video of it, send it to us! #Ireland2026EU www.centralbank.ie/events/irela...
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
✏ In his latest blog, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf looks at this week’s ECB Governing Council decision to keep its main policy interest rate unchanged at 2.25 per cent. Read the full blog here www.centralbank.ie/news/article...
An image of Governor Makhlouf with a speech bubble reading "We remain firmly committed to returning inflation to our 2 per cent medium-term target and will continue to be guided by what the evidence tells us, meeting-by-meeting".
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The ECB has announced details of the ten shortlisted designs for the next series of euro banknotes, and everyone in Europe is invited to have their say in an online survey which is open until 21 September. surveys.ecb.europa.eu/10b/neweuro/
An image of the new designs that have been shortlisted for consideration for the next series of Banknotes
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
"Reinforcing the foundations – openness through resilience in the face of change" – read remarks by Mary-Elizabeth McMunn (Deputy Governor, Financial Regulation) at PWC. www.centralbank.ie/news/article...
“We are living through a time of significant challenge and change - navigating and capitalising on such changes requires the sector and regulators to be forward-looking.” Quote from speech by Mary-Elizabeth McMunn (Deputy Governor, Financial Regulation, Central Bank of Ireland) at PWC.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
We have published the second edition of our Financial Crime Bulletin, which provides updates on key regulatory and supervisory developments in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering, Combatting the Financing of Terrorism, Financial Sanctions, and Fraud. centralbank.ie/publication/...
Financial Crime Bulletin
Issue 2 - July 2026
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We have just published the second edition of the Payment and E-Money Newsletter. The purpose of the Newsletter is to provide updates on key regulatory developments in the Payment and E-Money sector and to signpost relevant upcoming changes. centralbank.ie/regulation/i...
Payment and E-Money Newsletter
Issue 2 - July 2026
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Governor Gabriel Makhlouf has appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach. Read his opening statement www.centralbank.ie/news/article...
Image of Governor Gabriel Makhlouf, Central Bank of Ireland, with the caption Opening Statement.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Read Governor Gabriel Makhlouf’s pre-budget letter to Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris ahead of Budget 2027. www.centralbank.ie/publication/...
“Sound policy decisions today can help steer the economy through a turbulent international environment, deliver sustainable economic progress and build the resilience that the country needs.” Quote from Governor Gabriel Makhlouf’s pre-budget letter to Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris ahead of Budget 2027
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
📊 Retail Interest Rates statistics for May 2026 are now available. Read more here: centralbank.ie/statistics/d...
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Central Bank of Ireland has appointed Gavin Curran as Director of Capital Markets and Funds, and Max Patanella as Chief Information Officer. Read more here www.centralbank.ie/news/article...
Images of new Central Bank of Ireland appointments: Gavin Curran as Director of Capital Markets and Funds, and Max Patanella as Chief Information Officer.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
New data on bank lending to Irish SMEs show an increase of €117 million, or 0.8 per cent, in Q1 2026 while interest rates on new loans fell by 33 basis points. www.centralbank.ie/statistics/d...
Bank lending to small and medium-sized businesses has started to increase slightly after a long period of decline.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Central Bank of Ireland has launched a €2 commemorative coin to mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The coin was launched by Governor Gabriel Makhlouf and Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris.
Central Bank of Ireland has launched a €2 commemorative coin to mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The coin was launched by Governor Gabriel Makhlouf and Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris. The coin design features the official Presidency logo, symbolising growth, dynamism and movement. Each individual arm of the spiral features 27 discs to symbolise the 27 Member States of the EU, with the resulting white space at the centre forming a 5-point star, a symbol from the EU flag.The coin design features the official Presidency logo, symbolising growth, dynamism and movement. Each individual arm of the spiral features 27 discs to symbolise the 27 Member States of the EU, with the resulting white space at the centre forming a 5-point star, a symbol from the EU flag.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
With effect from 28 July 2026, the scope of MCC 2017 and MCR 2017 will be revised to incorporate knowledge and competence requirements for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) to align with European Securities & Markets Authority (ESMA) Guidelines. www.centralbank.ie/regulation/h...
Publication: Minimum Competency Regulations and Code for Crypto-asset Service Providers (CASPs) July 2026 centralbank.ie/regulation
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
💳 Monthly Card Payment statistics for May 2026 are now available. Read more here: centralbank.ie/statistics/d...
Monthly Card spending at Service Stations and Automated Fuel Dispensers
In 2026, the March-to-May peak coincides with increased fuel prices
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Whether you are living in a city or rural area, Central Bank of Ireland is committed to ensuring that cash is readily available as a means of payment. If you believe that you have insufficient access to cash services in your locality, we are here to help. www.centralbank.ie/financial-sy...
Image of an ATM in close-up, dispensing several fifty euro notes.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Residential Mortgage Arrears & Repossessions Statistics for Q1 2026 are now available. The number of principal dwelling mortgage accounts in arrears reached the lowest point on record in Q1 2026: centralbank.ie/statistics/d...
The number of principal dwelling mortgage accounts in arrears reached the lowest point on record in Q1 2026
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
✏ *NEW BLOG* In his latest blog, Governor Makhlouf writes about the launch of the Central Bank’s new public consultation, “Regulatory Impact Assessments, and the Central Bank’s Approach to Consultation”. www.centralbank.ie/news/article...
“Evidence, analysis, engagement and judgement are central to how we develop policy at Central Bank of Ireland.” Quote from Blog by Governor Gabriel Makhlouf.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
💬 “Harnessing Opportunity – the Role of Financial Intermediaries in Europe” – read remarks by Colm Kincaid (Deputy Governor, Consumer and Investor Protection) at BIPAR, the European Federation of Insurance Intermediaries. www.centralbank.ie/news/article...
An image of Deputy Governor Colm Kincaid with a speech bubble reading "The regulated intermediary also has an important role to be the trustworthy actor in a landscape where it can be increasingly difficult to tell what is regulated from what is not"
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
We have published our first Quarterly Bulletin of 2026. Watch Robert Kelly (Chief Economist) speaking about the outlook for the Irish economy and what the economic outlook means for government spending and taxation: www.centralbank.ie/publication/...
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
💬 "Monetary Policy and the Economic Outlook" – read remarks by Governor Gabriel Makhlouf at the European Chamber of Ireland. www.centralbank.ie/news/article...
“The lesson from recent weeks is a familiar one, but worth repeating: resilience is not something built once and then set aside.” Quote from speech by Governor Gabriel Makhlouf, Central Bank of Ireland at the European Chamber of Ireland.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
✏ *NEW BLOG* In his latest blog, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf examines the ECB Governing Council's decision to raise interest rates this week and what it means for Ireland and the euro area economy. www.centralbank.ie/news/article...
"The Governing Council is not committing to a pre-determined path and we will continue to base our decisions on a meeting-by-meeting and data-dependent approach." Quote by Governor Gabriel Makhlouf, Central Bank of Ireland from his blog "Why we raised rates this week and Irish GDP in the spotlight".
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
💬"Opportunities and responsibilities – international financial services in fragmenting times" – read remarks by Mary-Elizabeth McMunn (Deputy Governor, Financial Regulation) at the Financial Services Ireland conference. www.centralbank.ie/news/article...
A speech bubble reading "our financial sector is built on the foundations of robust supervision, high standards, strong global connection and innovation done well" featuring an image of Deputy Governor McMunn
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
📊 Retail Interest Rates statistics for April 2026 are now available. Read more here: centralbank.ie/statistics/d...
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
💬 “Navigating and responding to change – resilience, innovation and regulation in the Funds Sector” - read remarks by Mary-Elizabeth McMunn (Deputy Governor, Financial Regulation) at IOB Funds and Asset Management Forum. www.centralbank.ie/news/article...
“We want Ireland to be a jurisdiction in which firms can engage with their regulator in a manner that is professional, timely, and constructive.” Quote from speech by Mary-Elizabeth McMunn (Deputy Governor, Financial Regulation, Central Bank of Ireland) at IOB Funds and Asset Management Forum.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
✏ *NEW BLOG* A new blog from Governor Gabriel Makhlouf looks at Central Bank of Ireland’s 2025 Annual Report and Annual Performance Statement, which has just been published. www.centralbank.ie/news/article...
“The Central Bank will continue to adapt to a changing environment while remaining focused on delivering on our mandate in the public interest.” Quote from and image of Governor Gabriel Makhlouf, Central Bank of Ireland, on publication of the Central Bank’s 2025 Annual Report and Annual Performance Statement.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
We have published our latest Investment Firm and Intermediary Newsletter. Read more here www.centralbank.ie/regulation/i...
A notice in blue reading 'Investment Firm and Intermediary Newsletter, June 2026'.
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
We have published the second Quarterly Cash Infrastructure Monitoring Data, which shows the number, location and opening hours of ATMs and cash service points across eight geographical regions in Ireland as at 31 March 2026. www.centralbank.ie/financial-sy...
Central Bank of Ireland Access to Cash Infrastructure - image shows an ATM dispensing several 50 euro notes
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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
We have just published our first Financial Stability Review of 2026. Watch Vasileios Madouros (Deputy Governor, Monetary and Financial Stability) speaking about the risks and outlook for the financial system. Read the full publication: www.centralbank.ie/publication/...
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