The Central Bank of Ireland today, 2 February 2012, published its first Quarterly Bulletin 2012
The Central Bank’s Economics Letters series comprises short notes on particular domestic economic considerations. Using standard economic approaches, relevant policy issues pertinent to the Irish economy are addressed in a concise and accessible manner. The latest in the series looks at Variable Mortgage Rate Pricing in Ireland
Address given by Governor Patrick Honohan at book launch in Dublin, 31 January 2012. To view a PDF of the speech click here
Following the failure of Home Payments Limited in mid-2011, the Central Bank has inspected the bill payment and debt management industry to assess whether firms providing these services are carrying out any activity that falls to be regulated by the Central Bank and whether consumer funds may be at risk.
Following an application by the Central Bank of Ireland, the High Court today (13 January 2012) appointed a Special Manager to Newbridge Credit Union. The action has been taken to protect members’ savings and to allow the credit union to operate as normal.