Plan to put finances back on sustainable footing call The Governor of the Central Bank has said there is a connection between the high levels of capital and high solvency ratios at Irish banks ... Business • 16 Feb
Makhlouf says security of lending factor in competition The Governor of the Central Bank has indicated that the challenge faced by lenders in repossessing properties from borrowers who aren't meeting repayments is one ... Business • 12 Feb
Central Bank boss warns insurance firms on claims The Governor of the Central Bank, Gabriel Makhlouf, has sent a strong message to insurance companies involved in disputes with customers over business disruption policies. Business • 11 Feb
Growth figures masking devastating stories - Makhlouf Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf has said he believes the economy could recover strongly later this year with a "potential surge in demand in the ... Business • 25 Jan
No changes to Central Bank's mortgage rules The Central Bank has left its key rules on mortgage lending unchanged and has also extended its relaxation of certain regulations on bank reserves into ... Business • 26 Nov 20
Suspected criminal activity found in CB tracker probe The Director General of Financial Conduct at the Central Bank has said the bank has reported suspected criminal activity to An Garda Síochána arising from ... Business • 21 Oct 20
Budget must focus on building resilience to new shocks The Central Bank Governor has urged the Finance Minister to focus on three issues in next month's Budget as the economy continues to grapple with ... Business • 16 Sep 20
Inflation may be higher than official measure: Makhlouf The Governor of the Central Bank has said price inflation experienced by households may be higher than what is officially measured. Business • 14 Sep 20
Makhlouf uncomfortable on blanket approach to mortgages The Governor of the Central Bank has said he is "uncomfortable" with any "blanket approach" to mortgage lending by banks which refuses loans to customers ... Coronavirus • 07 Jul 20
Central Bank warns of unprecedented economic shock The Central Bank has warned that the scale of the economic shock due to Covid-19 is "unprecedented" and will create pressure on the financial position ... Business • 16 Jun 20
Central Bank reports profit of €2.56 billion for 2019 The Central Bank has recorded a profit of €2.56 billion for last year, €2.05 billion of which has been paid to the state. Business • 27 May 20
Covid payments timely but must be temporary - Makhlouf Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf said the numbers of people being supported financially by the State because of the Covid-19 crisis are extraordinary. Business • 08 May 20
ECB ready to offer more support if needed - Makhlouf The European Central Bank's actions so far to help cushion the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic shows it is ready to do more if ... Business • 16 Apr 20
22% rise in Central Bank staff earning over €100,000 The numbers of staff earning over €100,000 at the Central Bank last year increased by 22%, or 46, to 256. Business • 06 Apr 20
Business 'must prepare for post-Brexit friction' The Governor of the Central Bank has warned there is potential for a negative shock to the growth of the international economy in the short-term ... Business • 12 Feb 20
Central Bank may continue to be 'annoying' - Makhlouf The Governor of the Central Bank has said that under his leadership he is determined to ensure the practices, culture and behaviours of the past ... Business • 05 Dec 19
Makhlouf says credit-house price spiral must be avoided Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf has said that Ireland must avoid a return to the damaging credit-house price spiral of the past. Business • 20 Nov 19
Irish financial system ready for Brexit - Makhlouf The Central Bank has done as much as it could have been expected to do to make sure the country's financial system is ready for ... Business • 15 Oct 19
Border firms most vulnerable to hard Brexit - Makhlouf The new Central Bank Governor said today said businesses in the border area are most vulnerable to a no-deal British departure from the European Union. Business • 03 Oct 19
Makhlouf understands budget leak controversy concerns The new Governor of the Central Bank, Gabriel Makhlouf, has said he has learned from an investigation into his handling of IT scandal in New ... Business • 06 Sep 19
LISTEN: New Central Bank chief facing big challenges Robert Shortt, Economic Correspondent, examines the challenges awaiting the new Governor of the Central Bank Gabriel Makhlouf as he takes up his new role this ... Business • 02 Sep 19
Central Bank boss says he agrees with probe findings The new Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland has said he agrees in full with the conclusions of an investigation of his handling of ... Business • 07 Aug 19
Incoming Central Bank Governor to be paid €286,790 The Central Bank has approved a salary of €286,790 for incoming Governor Gabriel Makhlouf, according to the minutes of the Central Bank's Commission meeting on ... Business • 04 Jul 19
Donohoe says still intends to sell off bank stakes The Minister for Finance has said it continues to be his objective to ensure the State does not remain long-term shareholders in the country's main ... Business • 01 Jul 19
Makhlouf to take up Central Bank position as planned The Minister for Finance has said the new Governor of the Central Bank will take up his position as planned in September. Business • 27 Jun 19
