Inquiry Hearings

A person formerly concerned in the management of a Regulated Financial Service Provider

An Inquiry Pursuant to Part IIIC of the Central Bank Act 1942 concerning a person formerly concerned in the management of a Regulated Financial Service Provider. 

Irish Nationwide Building Society (INBS) Inquiry

An Inquiry Pursuant to Part IIIC of the Central Bank Act 1942 concerning Irish Nationwide Building Society (INBS) & certain persons concerned in its management.

Permanent tsb p.l.c. (PTSB) & David Guinane

An Inquiry Pursuant to Part IIIC of the Central Bank Act 1942 concerning permanent tsb p.l.c. (PTSB) & Mr David Guinane 

About Inquiry Hearings

Inquiry Hearings take place under the Administrative Sanctions Procedure (ASP).

The following guidelines and guidance apply to inquiries in respect of which a notice of inquiry issued prior to 19 April 2023, in accordance with the transitional provisions in section 94 of the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) 2023:

The following guidelines apply to inquiries in respect of which a notice of inquiry issued after 19 April 2023:

Regulatory Decisions Panel

Members of the Central Bank's Regulatory Decisions Panel are appointed to individual cases.

Find out more about the Regulatory Decisions Panel

How to Attend a Public Inquiry Hearing

Inquiry Hearings can be held in public or private. Find out how to attend a public hearing.

Past Inquiries

Insurance Intermediary Inquiry

An Inquiry Pursuant to Part IIIC of the Central Bank Act 1942 concerning an Insurance Intermediary.

Quinn Insurance Limited (Under Administration) Inquiry

An Inquiry pursuant to Part IIIC of the Central Bank Act 1942 concerning certain persons concerned in the management of Quinn Insurance Limited (Under Administration).