Central Bank of Ireland

The Central Bank of Ireland is the country’s national monetary authority and financial regulator. It succeeded the Currency Commission and became fully autonomous in 1971. The bank is responsible for safeguarding monetary and financial stability, regulating financial institutions, and managing currency issuance. It operates within the Eurosystem and serves as Ireland’s national competent authority under European Banking Supervision. The Central Bank is 100% state-owned and functions independently under the Department of Finance.