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Security tops consumer payment priorities, Makhlouf says
Central Bank of Ireland Governor Gabriel Makhlouf presented new research on payment systems on September 18, 2026.
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Makhlouf puts security and trust at heart of payment innovation
Central Bank of Ireland Governor Gabriel Makhlouf stated on September 18 that public trust and security must underpin payments innovation.
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Makhlouf calls for faster push to Single Market
Central Bank of Ireland Governor Gabriel Makhlouf called on European policymakers to accelerate the completion of the Single Market across goods, services, and capital simultaneously during his address at the Eurofi Financial Forum in Dublin on September 17, 2026.
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Makhlouf rejects deregulation to boost European competitiveness
Central Bank of Ireland Governor Gabriel Makhlouf cautioned European policymakers against easing banking rules to foster competitiveness.
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Kelly urges 5 percent spending cap as underlying deficit widens
Central Bank of Ireland Director Robert Kelly urged the government to cap net spending growth at 5 percent in his statement to the Oireachtas budgetary committee on September 16. Kelly warned that Ireland's underlying deficit expanded to €7.2 billion in 2025.
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Domestic demand to grow 3.8 percent amid elevated inflation
The Central Bank of Ireland has revised its 2026 modified domestic demand growth forecast to 3.8 percent while projecting headline inflation at 3.4 percent.
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Simon Sloan named Director of Strategy and Governance
Simon Sloan has been appointed Director of Strategy and Governance at the Central Bank of Ireland on September 15, 2026.
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Makhlouf backs 25bp rate increase to 2.5 percent
Central Bank of Ireland Governor Gabriel Makhlouf supported the European Central Bank’s decision to raise the deposit facility rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 percent.
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Workplace strategy must adapt to aging and AI, Kincaid says
Central Bank of Ireland Deputy Governor Colm Kincaid called on public sector leaders to overhaul workplace strategies for demographic aging and artificial intelligence.
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Irish payment fraud rises 27 percent to €179 million
Fraudulent payments recorded by Irish payment service providers rose 27.2 percent to €179.04 million in 2025, driven primarily by online credit transfers.
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Infrastructure bottlenecks and inflation cap growth, Makhlouf warns
Central Bank of Ireland Governor Gabriel Makhlouf completed a tour of all 26 Irish counties on July 31, 2026.
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Supplemental guidance details fitness and probity prohibitions
The Central Bank of Ireland has published supplemental guidance outlining the principles and procedures for issuing prohibition notices under its fitness and probity regime.