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Tánaiste Simon Harris says the Government are working 'day in, day out' on getting momentum back into housing supply

Housing supply has 'plateaued' in recent years - Tánaiste

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris said the Government had gotten to a point with housing where there was a "significant increase" in supply over the last number of years but now it has "plateaued".

Ireland • 19 Jun

The new Central Bank George Bernard Shaw collector coin

Central Bank launches George Bernard Shaw collector coin

The Central Bank has launched a limited edition €15 silver proof collector coin to honour the late writer George Bernard Shaw.

Business • 17 Jun

The Central Bank said the number of home mortgage accounts in arrears over 90 days stood 25,880 at the end of March, or 3.7% of all home mortgage accounts

Mortgage arrears continue downward trend in Q1

New figures from the Central Bank show that the number of mortgage accounts in arrears for more than 90 days during the first quarter of 2025 was at their lowest level since 2009.

Business • 13 Jun

The protest was organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Protest at Leinster House ahead of Central Bank vote

A protest is being held outside Leinster House ahead of a vote on a motion seeking to ban the Central Bank from facilitating the sale of so-called Israeli war bonds.

Politics • 11 Jun

The Central Bank said the weighted average interest rate on new Irish mortgages at the end of April was 3.72% - the fifth highest in the euro area

Irish mortgage rates now fifth highest in euro area

Ireland had the fifth highest average interest rate on new mortgage agreements in the euro area in April, new figures from the Central Bank show today.

Business • 11 Jun

Two Independent deputies who normally support the Government, Barry Heneghan and Gillian Toole, voted against it again

Govt defeats bill to block sale of Israeli war bonds

The Government has defeated a Social Democrats motion demanding the Irish Central Bank not facilitate the sale of Israeli war bonds by 85 votes to 71.

Politics • 12 Jun

The Central Bank has published its Financial Stability Review today

Central Bank warns of impact of US tariffs on economy

The Central Bank has warned about the effects of global uncertainty caused by US tariffs and its potential impact on the Irish economy.

Business • 11 Jun

Mr Makhlouf said that the Central Bank's role is not to make profits, following its annual report which shows losses of €795m

Central Bank losses increased six fold to €795m in 2024

Losses at the Central Bank last year increased six fold to €795m, according to the 2024 Central Bank's annual report which shows that the losses of €795m follow losses of €132m for 2023.

Business • 29 May

The Central Bank's Derville Rowland is taking up a new role with the Anti-Money Laundering Authority

Rowland to join new Anti-Money Laundering Authority

The Central Bank has confirmed that Derville Rowland, Deputy Governor Consumer and Investor Protection at the bank, will join the newly established Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA).

Business • 23 May

Irish Nationwide Building Society
collapsed during the financial crisis, costing the taxpayer €5.4 billion

Central Bank spent over €24m on Irish Nationwide probe

The Central Bank spent more than €24m on its investigation and inquiry into regulatory breaches at the now defunct Irish Nationwide Building Society, which lasted 15 years from 2010 to 2025.

Business • 21 May

The average interest rate on new Irish mortgage agreements in March eased to 3.77% from 3.79% in February

Average interest rate on new mortgages falls again

New figures from the Central Bank show that the average interest rate on new mortgages in Ireland continued to fall to March.

Business • 14 May

The Central Bank now has a more visible role in working with Coimisiún na Meán to manage illegal content online, through its new status as a 'Trusted Flagger'

Central Bank awarded with 'Trusted Flagger' Status

As concerns continue to grow about the proliferation of financial scams, fraud and illegal content on online platforms, a new step was taken today to protect consumers.

Business • 09 May

The cost of motor insurance is still around a fifth lower than the peak in 2017 but has been steadily rising since 2022

Motor insurance costs up 9% in first half of last year

The average cost of a motor insurance policy increased by 9% (€49) during the first half of last year, when compared with the first six months in 2023.

Business • 07 May

Mícheál O'Keeffe to the role of Director of Policy and International at the Central Bank

Central Bank names Director of Policy and International

The Central Bank has appointed Mícheál O'Keeffe to the role of Director of Policy and International.

Business • 29 Apr

Investors know that as long as the Fed remains independent there will at least be an attempt to maintain price stability, according to Associate Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin Davide Romelli

Does Trump have the authority to fire Powell?

US President Donald Trump has said he has no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell - a stark change which comes just days after President Trump intensified his criticism of Mr Powell.

Business • 23 Apr

People taking mortgages in Ireland are paying an average of 3.79% compared to 3.33% in other countries which use the euro, new Central Bank figures show

Irish mortgage rates fifth most expensive in euro zone

The interest rate on new mortgages offered by banks are half a percentage point lower than they were a year ago, according to new data from the Central Bank.

Business • 09 Apr

The analysis carried out by the Central Bank suggests that Irish people are holding onto those savings.

Irish people saved more than EU average during Covid

Irish people saved more money than the EU average during the Covid pandemic, new data shows.

Business • 04 Apr

The Governor will be meeting with Housing Minister James Browne in the coming weeks for what he called a 'long-scheduled meeting'

Banks have capacity to lend more for housing - Makhlouf

The Governor of the Central Bank has said the Government should take stock of the interventions it has already made in housing before easing any lending rules for developers.

Business • 24 Mar

The Central Bank said the new provisions will apply from March 2026

Central Bank announces new consumer protection code

The Central Bank has published a new consumer protection code aimed at modernising the set of rules that businesses must abide by when dealing with consumers.

Ireland • 24 Mar

Impact of Trump tariffs on economy won't be pretty

It is close to impossible to predict what US tariffs will mean for the Irish economy.

Business • 21 Mar

The Central Bank's 12 tonnes of gold increased in value from €660m at the end of 2022 to €971m at the end of 2024

Value of Central Bank's gold reserves up almost 50%

The value of the Irish Central Bank's reserves in gold has increased by almost 50% in the last two years to €971m amidst record highs for the precious metal in recent days.

Business • 20 Mar

Of the homes started last month, 47% were in the four Dublin local authorities, with 44% in Dublin City alone, new figures show today

Monthly housing commencement notices slow in February

The number of commencement notices lodged for new homes fell to 1,017 in February from 1,178 in January, new figures from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage show.

Business • 20 Mar

The National Claims Information Database report said 68% of settlements were made through litigation in 2023

68% of settlements made through litigation - report

Most injury insurance claims are settled through litigation as opposed to the State's Injuries Resolution Board, a new report by the Central Bank has found.

Business • 20 Mar

It says the domestic economy will grow by 2.7% which is 0.5% lower than its last projection.

Central Bank reduces forecast for economic growth

The Central Bank has reduced its forecast for economic growth for this year due to rising uncertainty caused by the trade war between the US and EU.

Business • 19 Mar

76% of accounts in arrears for over 90 days are held by non-banks, the Central Bank figures show

Mortgage arrears continue downward trend in Q4

New figures from the Central Bank shows that mortgage accounts in arrears for over 90 days had fallen to their lowest level since 2009 by the end of December.

Business • 14 Mar