Patrick Honohan on the latest banking crisis Last week was another turbulent week in the banking sector. Business • 20 Mar
Virus has deeper economic impact than financial crisis The former Europe Director at the Interational Monetary Fund, Ajai Chopra, has said the coronavirus is having a much deeper impact on economies than the … Business • 06 Apr 20
Patrick Honohan on economic impact of Covid-19 The impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the world's economy won't be known for months to come. Business • 23 Mar 20
Honohan says seeing signs of results from QE There are signs that the European Central Bank's quantitative easing is producing results but the bank needs to continue accommodative policies, Patrick Honohan said today. Business • 26 Nov 15
Honohan critical of EU role in Ireland's recovery Outgoing Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan has criticised the role of the European Union in Ireland’s economic recovery following the financial crisis. Business • 17 Nov 15
Banking system needs more competition - Honohan The country's banking system needs more competition in order to aid an almost creditless economic recovery, outgoing Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan said today. Business • 06 Nov 15
Watt on Central Bank chief shortlist - Bloomberg The Secretary General of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Robert Watt, is among two final candidates being considered to lead the Central Bank, … Business • 07 Oct 15
Central Bank deputy governor Gerlach to step down The deputy governor of the Central Bank, Stefan Gerlach, has announced that he is stepping down from his position at the end of the year. Business • 25 Sep 15
Honohan found bailout terms 'unsatisfactory' Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan has told the banking inquiry that although he found the terms of the bailout programme unsatisfactory, he advised the government … News • 25 Jun 15
Progress in mortgage arrears 'damagingly slow' The Governor of the Central Bank has said that standard variable mortgage rates had moved arguably higher than a "fair-minded customer" might have reasonably expected. Business • 28 May 15
Professor Patrick Honohan factbox Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan today announced his plans to retire by the end of the year. Business • 01 May 15
Honohan departure marks 'end of era' - Noonan Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan has said he asked the Minister for Finance early last month to begin the process of finding his successor. News • 01 May 15
Central Bank makes €2.1 billion profit last year. The Central Bank has reported profits of €2.1 billion for last year, €1.7 billion of which will be paid to the Exchequer. Business • 06 May 15
Patrick Honohan to retire from Central Bank The Central Bank has confirmed that Governor Patrick Honohan will tomorrow announce his plans to retire by the end of the year. News • 30 Apr 15
Euro membership did not cause the crash - Honohan Membership of the euro did not lead to Ireland’s economic crash, according to Central Bank governor Patrick Honohan, though it did add some fuel to … Business • 09 Apr 15
Honohan to return to Banking Inquiry next week The Banking Inquiry has confirmed that Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan will return next week to clarify some of his earlier evidence. Business • 05 Mar 15
Mortgage insurance 'gives no protection' - report Introducing mortgage insurance in Ireland could lead to greater "household indebtedness" and provides "no protection" to homebuyers, according to the Oireachtas Finance Committee. News • 20 Feb 15
Honohan asked to find way for ECB to give evidence The Banking Inquiry is to formally ask Central Bank governor Patrick Honohan to liaise with the European Central Bank to agree a means by which … News • 04 Feb 15
Lenihan overruled on night of guarantee - Honohan Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan has said the bank guarantee could end up costing €40 billion, even after taking into account amounts recoverable by the … Business • 15 Jan 15
Honohan wants to avoid more over-indebtedness Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan has said he wanted to ensure a credit driven property bubble does not take hold and that a new generation … Business • 26 Nov 14
20% mortgage deposit rule may be eased Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan has indicated that there could be an easing of the rules that will require mortgage applicants to save a 20% … News • 08 Nov 14
Deals done in one-third of arrears cases - Honohan Irish banks have concluded deals to improve repayment terms for over a third of the more than 100,000 mortgage holders in arrears, a large majority … Business • 03 Oct 14
Debt deals can cover retirement years - Honohan Debt solutions could involve a customer paying back their loan past retirement age, the Central Bank governor has told the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance. Business • 30 Apr 14
Central Bank reports highest ever profit The Governor of the Central Bank has said he is sure that the regulatory failures criticised by the judge in the Anglo Irish Bank trial … Business • 30 Apr 14
Confidence due to 'adherence to fiscal goals' Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan has said that the EU-IMF programme for Ireland "delivered what it said on the tin". Business • 10 Jan 14
