Ireland
Irish inflation reaches 5%
Irish inflation, already twice the European Union average, rose to 5 per cent in December, its highest level in 18 months.
Ireland may seek seat at ECB top table
Ireland is likely to pitch for a seat on the executive board of the European Central Bank (ECB) when a vacancy arises at the end of May.
Central Bank of Ireland Press Release
PRESS RELEASE - Central Bank to exchange Irish notes and coins indefinitely, 30 December.
Central bank to exchange Irish money indefinitely
The central bank of Ireland has said that it will continue to exchange Irish banknotes and coins into euros over the coming years.
ECB to study lending policies with survey
The European Central Bank will begin conducting a quarterly survey next year of credit policies practised by banks operating in the 12-nation euro zone. The move comes just days after the Irish central bank warned lenders to stick within guidelines.
Greens win reprieve on Irish notes landfill site
The problem of what to do with the old legacy currencies replaced by the euro reared its head in Ireland as the central bank bowed to pressure and agreed to look again at what it was doing with the old Irish punts and not just dump them in landfill sites.
German coins make their mark in the eurozone
GERMANY - Though recent surveys suggest many Germans want their old marks back, it looks like German minted euro coins are poised to flood across borders. Because a third of all euro coins are produced with German national images on the reverse some…
New financial regulator chief named in Ireland
IRELAND - The new Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority has appointed Liam O'Reilly, a member of the ECB Banking Supervision Committee, as its chief executive.
Irish Yes vote clears obstacle to EU enlargement
IRELAND - Ireland yesterday ratified the Nice treaty at the second attempt, with an emphatic Yes vote that removes the biggest obstacle in the path to the enlargement of the European Union.
Ireland set for yes vote on Nice Treaty
IRELAND - Ireland looks to be on course to ratify the Nice Treaty, which paves the way for enlargement of the European Union, according to the last opinion poll before tomorrow's referendum.
Irish central bank accused of acting like Rambo
IRELAND - Insurance brokers have accused the Central Bank of acting as a 'Rambo regulator' which discriminates against smaller brokerage operations.
Ireland's central bank launches insurance guide
IRELAND - A new information leaflet for consumers about buying investment and insurance products was launched by the Irish central bank on Tuesday.
Irish association calls for central bank reform
IRELAND - The Consumers' Association of Ireland has called for a lessening of the power of the Department of Finance and the Central Bank in how the new financial regulator will work.
Ireland's central bank staff win euro bonus
IRELAND - Employees at Ireland's Central Bank have won a £1,300 bonus for working during the change-over to the common European currency last New Year's day.
O'Connell swaps central bank for sporting role
FEATURE - Central banks aren't the only ones to hold gold. The Brazilian World Cup football team will tell you that, and they've got plenty in reserves over the years. But CentralBankNet learns that the, oh so, unlucky Irish team are set to receive help,…
Central Bank of Ireland, Summer 2002 Bulletin
REPORT - The Central Bank of Ireland published on Friday its Quarterly Bulletin for Summer 2002. The report highlights that economic activity in Ireland seems to have picked up modestly from its nadir in the third quarter of last year.
Irish central bank outlines regulatory duties
IRELAND - The central bank has written to the Government on the scope of its regulatory duties in the aftermath of the Allfirst fraud, which cost AIB dollars $691 million.
Central Bank of Ireland - Annual Report 2001
ANNUAL REPORT - The Central Bank of Ireland has issued its annual report for 2001.
Irish growth rate set to dip says CB
IRELAND - Economic growth in Ireland is set to halve in 2002, but next year should see an upturn, according to the country's central bank.
AIB signs new risk-control agreement
US - The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation and the Central Bank of Ireland have signed a written agreement with Allied Irish Banks, Allfirst Financial and Allfirst Bank setting out the steps to be taken…
Coin collectors feeling short-changed in Ireland
IRELAND - Coin collectors seeking Irish euro coins have run into difficulties obtaining the new currency from the Central Bank.
Ireland asks - Please be gentle with your euros
IRELAND - The new euro notes are taking a battering in Ireland. Despite being in circulation only four months some of them have deteriorated to such an extent that they will have to be replaced.
Speech by J Hurley, Ireland's central bank, 9 Apr
SPEECH - In his first public speech since assuming the governor's role, Mr Hurley signalled the need for some refinement of existing regulation following the fraud at AIB's US subsidiary, Allfirst. The Bank has serious concerns about controls that failed…
Legislation may see expanded role for Irish c bank
IRELAND - The Minister for Finance in Ireland, Mr McCreevy, has laid the foundation for the creation of a restructured Central Bank that will incorporate consumer protection and prudential regulation of the financial services sector.