The chief executive of the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) has announced his resignation and will leave at the end of the year.
Liam O'Dwyer remains committed to the implementation of the movement's strategic plan, according to a statement issued by the ILCU.
'Mr O'Dwyer has decided for personal and family reasons not to extend his five year contract with the ILCU when it ends at the end of this year,' the statement said.
ILCU President Uel Adair said Mr O'Dwyer had shown 'great commitment to the vision and values of the credit union movement and the work of the ILCU'.
The League will now recruit a new CEO to be in place by early 2008, it said.