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Cash Access Map and Local Deficiency Guidelines published

Access to Cash

Public can also notify the Central Bank of a local cash deficiency using simple online form.

Decorative image. ATM machine displaying a number of €50 notes

Art Exhibition

EU Presidency

Consumer warning on unauthorised CASPs

Consumer Warning Consumer notices

Innovation Sandbox Programme Showcase 2026

Innovation Hub Group photo of attenees of the Sandbox Programme Event at Central Bank of Ireland

Economy showing resilience but inflation forecast to rise

Quarterly Bulletin Q2: 2026

Latest News

Keep up-to-date with the latest press releases and speeches from the Central Bank.

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ECB reveals shortlisted designs for new banknotes and launches public survey

23 July 2026 • Press Release ECB Building

Reinforcing the foundations - openness through resilience in the face of change - Speech by Deputy Governor McMunn at PWC

23 July 2026 • Speech Mary-Elizabeth McMunn

Central Bank appoints external reviewer for independent review of its enforcement activities

22 July 2026 • Press Release Central Bank of Ireland

Opening Statement by Governor of Central Bank of Ireland Gabriel Makhlouf, at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach

15 July 2026 • Speech

Governor’s Pre-Budget Letter Published

13 July 2026 • Press Release Central Bank of Ireland

Leadership appointments at Central Bank

07 July 2026 • Press Release Central Bank of Ireland

Launch of a €2 Commemorative Circulating Coin to mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf

06 July 2026 • Speech

Central Bank launches €2 commemorative coin to mark Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union

06 July 2026 • Press Release

Understanding your lane, managing turning points - Speech by Governor Gabriel Makhlouf - Les Rencontres Économiques d’Aix-en-Provence

03 July 2026 • Speech Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor

Central Bank of Ireland takes further steps to safeguard access to cash

30 June 2026 • Press Release Central Bank of Ireland

Research & Analysis for Better Policy

Research Exchange

Research Exchange is where we engage with the research community in Ireland and beyond to inform our work and thinking. This leads to better analytical insights and, ultimately, better policy outcomes.