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Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 7h ago

💳 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

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 5d ago

✏ 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

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · last wk.

🪙Join our #EUCoinChallenge. Find the coin, create a video of it, send it to us! #Ireland2026EU www.centralbank.ie/events/irela...

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 2w ago

✏ 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".

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 2w ago

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

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 2w ago

"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.

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 2w ago

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

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 2w ago

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...

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 3w ago

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.

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 3w ago

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

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 4w ago

📊 Retail Interest Rates statistics for May 2026 are now available. Read more here: centralbank.ie/statistics/d...

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 4w ago

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.

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 4w ago

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.

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · last mo.

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 @centralbankireland.bsky.social · last mo.

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

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · last mo.

💳 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

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · last mo.

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.

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · last mo.

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

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · last mo.

✏ *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.

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

💬 “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"

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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/...

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

💬 "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.

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

✏ *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".

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

💬"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

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

📊 Retail Interest Rates statistics for April 2026 are now available. Read more here: centralbank.ie/statistics/d...

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

💬 “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.

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

✏ *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.

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We have published our latest Investment Firm and Intermediary Newsletter. Read more here www.centralbank.ie/regulation/i...

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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

Central Bank of Ireland @centralbankireland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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/...