Central Bank of Ireland

Central Bank of Ireland welcomes the National Financial Literacy Strategy, which was launched today by Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe T.D. We look forward to supporting the successful implementation of the strategy over the coming years.

💬 “Building Economic Resilience” – Remarks by Governor Gabriel Makhlouf. Speaking at the Institute of International and European Affairs, Governor Makhlouf spoke about Ireland’s current economic position and the Central Bank’s priorities for 2025. A link to his speech is in the comments below.  

🚀🎓Applications for our International Financial Services (IFS) Apprenticeship Programme, in partnership with National College of Ireland, is now open. This two-year programme is aimed at those who are looking to start their career in international financial services while developing their skills and expertise in the areas of regulation and compliance, products and services, and client communications and relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn by combining paid on-the-job training with academic study. If you become a Central Bank of Ireland Apprentice, you will receive a full–time salary working with us, while attending National College of Ireland for a fully–funded higher certificate qualification. School leavers, up-skillers and those transitioning careers can apply. Closing date is 31 March 2025. Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/etVZR_Ka #Apprenticeship #Careers  

Did you know that 15 February is the anniversary of Decimal Day? On this day in 1971, the Irish punt currency system switched over from the old system of florin, shillings and half-crown to the decimal system. Our video to mark Decimal Day showcases the beautiful Irish punt decimal coin designs by artist and sculptor Gabriel Hayes. The video also explores the fascinating history and link between the coin designs and old Irish illuminated manuscripts such as the Book of Kells! Do you remember these coins? Do you still have any around the house? If you do, let us know in the comments below. #decimalday #oldcoins

We are announcing the acquisition of a 29.5-acre site for the development of a new cash centre at Balseskin, Fingal, Co. Dublin, at a cost of €14m. The purchase comes after a rigorous site selection process and is an important milestone to deliver critical infrastructure in the national interest. It demonstrates our and the Eurosystem’s commitment to supporting the availability of cash as a means of payment. Full details on this announcement: https://lnkd.in/eU3-KTug  

🤝We were proud to collaborate with representatives from across the Irish public service this week for the Central Bank’s Strategic Foresight Symposium. The Symposium aims to cultivate debate, foster exploration, and encourage reflection on how strategic foresight and anticipatory governance can shape our strategies, plans, and policy decisions for the future. Governor Gabriel Makhlouf set the tone with three key takeaways: 📌The status quo is unlikely to prevail – there is a requirement to augment our approach to governance, to be more future-focused, and the use of strategic foresight can help. 📌Make time for foresight – set aside governance time, and develop the capability to support horizon scanning. 📌Be open and engaged – we must break down silos, share insights, and adopt a collaborative, horizontal approach. A huge thank you to our external speakers Blanaid Clarke and John Fitzgerald for taking the time to address our delegates, and to Deputy Governor Vasileios Madouros who also joined the panel discussion. The discussions reinforced the vital role of public servants as stewards of the future. By strengthening our foresight capabilities, we can navigate uncertainty with greater confidence and ensure better outcomes for the people we serve. To all who contributed – thank you for your engagement. Let’s keep the conversation going! Governor Makhlouf’s opening remarks are linked in the comments below. #PublicService #FutureReady

Governor Gabriel Makhlouf will be sharing the Central Bank’s insights into Ireland’s current economic position and outlining our 2025 priorities at the Institute of International and European Affairs. Full details below on how to register for this event 👇 📅 20 February at 1pm 📍Register to attend in person or online: https://lnkd.in/eTPAqG9x

For our first regional outreach visit of 2025, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf met with businesses representatives in Co. Wicklow. ✅Starting with a breakfast meeting with Bray & District Chamber of Commerce , Arklow Chamber of Commerce, Wicklow Chamber of Commerce and the East Wicklow Business group, Governor Makhlouf heard about and discussed the many challenges facing local businesses. ✅Next he visited Ashford Studios, meeting with Joe O’Connell and Shelly Hargadon where they discussed future plans, before touring the premises. ✅Governor Makhlouf finished the day by hosting a lunch for the Network Ireland Wicklow branch meeting, where he discussed the experiences and concerns of local business women in Wicklow. 🙏A big thank you to everyone in Wicklow for the warm welcome. #wicklow #business #engagement

🌈Recently, we were thrilled to welcome Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, to our Dockland Campus for a Q&A session, organised by our Rainbow Network. Attendees were able to chat, learn, and raise questions about the work of Outhouse, and topics related to the wider LGBTQ + community. Outhouse is an LGBTQ + centre based in Dublin, where members of the community can connect, support each other, advocate for LGBTQ + voices, and promote equity. The event was hosted by Oisin O'Reilly, Chief Executive Officer of Outhouse, who provided us with lots of insightful information about current issues facing the LGBTQ + community. A huge thank you to Oisín and Talita from Outhouse who took the time to come in for an informative and engaging talk. This was truly a special event for us here at Central Bank of Ireland.

💬“Innovation and technology in financial crime” – read remarks by Derville Rowland, Deputy Governor Consumer and Investor Protection at the Afore Consulting Annual FinTech and Regulation Conference. Read the full speech: https://lnkd.in/gFkDKJzW