ECB's Donnery warns against watering down banking rules European Central Bank supervisor Sharon Donnery said today she saw scope for making banking regulation simpler, but warned against watering it down. Business • 29 Apr
ECB's Donnery warns against watering down banking rules European Central Bank supervisor Sharon Donnery said today she saw scope for making banking regulation simpler, but warned against watering it down. Business • 29 Apr
Vital to remain vigilant of high inflation - Donnery The Central Bank's Deputy Governor Sharon Donnery has highlighted the need to remain vigilant of the risks of high inflation. Business • 10 Nov 22
Vital to remain vigilant of high inflation - Donnery The Central Bank's Deputy Governor Sharon Donnery has highlighted the need to remain vigilant of the risks of high inflation. Business • 10 Nov 22
Donnery moves to new Central Bank role The Central Bank appointed Sharon Donnery to the role of Deputy Governor (Financial Regulation) with effect from July 1. Business • 30 May 22
Donnery moves to new Central Bank role The Central Bank appointed Sharon Donnery to the role of Deputy Governor (Financial Regulation) with effect from July 1. Business • 30 May 22
Central Bank's profits boosted by record level of fines A record amount in monetary fines imposed on financial firms and individuals by the Central Bank in 2021 contributed to profits at the bank last year increasing by 59% to €1.32 billion. Business • 30 May 22
Central Bank's profits boosted by record level of fines A record amount in monetary fines imposed on financial firms and individuals by the Central Bank in 2021 contributed to profits at the bank last year increasing by 59% to €1.32 billion. Business • 30 May 22
Central Bank sees big response to mortgage consultation The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Sharon Donnery, has said the response to its public consultation on the mortgage rules framework has been the largest ever received by the bank. Business • 26 Apr 22
Central Bank sees big response to mortgage consultation The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Sharon Donnery, has said the response to its public consultation on the mortgage rules framework has been the largest ever received by the bank. Business • 26 Apr 22
Mortgage measures built up resilience during Covid The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank has said that the Central Bank's mortgage lending rules have held up well during the pandemic, adding that the pandemic had been the first significant crisis to test the rules in a time of stress. Business • 05 Oct 21
Mortgage measures built up resilience during Covid The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank has said that the Central Bank's mortgage lending rules have held up well during the pandemic, adding that the pandemic had been the first significant crisis to test the rules in a time of stress. Business • 05 Oct 21
No blanket denial of mortgage insurance over EWSS - CBI The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank has said mortgage protection insurance providers must deal with applications from those whose jobs have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, or the virus itself, on a case by case basis. Business • 31 Mar 21
No blanket denial of mortgage insurance over EWSS - CBI The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank has said mortgage protection insurance providers must deal with applications from those whose jobs have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, or the virus itself, on a case by case basis. Business • 31 Mar 21
€5bn in savings could be unleashed into Irish economy Up to €5bn could be unleashed into the Irish economy from the savings accumulated by households during the pandemic once the impact of the virus starts to subside, the Central Bank has estimated. Business • 30 Mar 21
€5bn in savings could be unleashed into Irish economy Up to €5bn could be unleashed into the Irish economy from the savings accumulated by households during the pandemic once the impact of the virus starts to subside, the Central Bank has estimated. Business • 30 Mar 21
Brexit to cause disruption no matter how talks end up The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank has warned that whatever the result of the negotiations between the UK and EU on Brexit, the outcome for Ireland will be worse than the status quo and will cause significant disruption. Business • 01 Oct 20
Brexit to cause disruption no matter how talks end up The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank has warned that whatever the result of the negotiations between the UK and EU on Brexit, the outcome for Ireland will be worse than the status quo and will cause significant disruption. Business • 01 Oct 20
Central Bank warns 'resilience is not limitless' The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank has said while the financial system is stronger than a decade ago, its resilience is not limitless. Business • 17 Jun 20
Central Bank warns 'resilience is not limitless' The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank has said while the financial system is stronger than a decade ago, its resilience is not limitless. Business • 17 Jun 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 are not repeated. Business • 05 Dec 19
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 are not repeated. Business • 05 Dec 19
'Higher levels of credit will not build more homes' The deputy governor of the Central Bank has said the bank will only make changes to the mortgage lending rules if there is clear evidence that it will not encourage lending and borrowing that leads to excessive debt. Business • 15 Nov 19
'Higher levels of credit will not build more homes' The deputy governor of the Central Bank has said the bank will only make changes to the mortgage lending rules if there is clear evidence that it will not encourage lending and borrowing that leads to excessive debt. Business • 15 Nov 19
Disorderly Brexit biggest risk to financial stability A new review from the Central Bank shows that the main risk to the country's financial stability and the wider economy is a larger-than-expected macroeconomic shock in a case of a disorderly Brexit. Brexit • 12 Jul 19
Disorderly Brexit biggest risk to financial stability A new review from the Central Bank shows that the main risk to the country's financial stability and the wider economy is a larger-than-expected macroeconomic shock in a case of a disorderly Brexit. Brexit • 12 Jul 19
Central Bank names Donnery as Acting Governor The Central Bank has appointed Sharon Donnery as Acting Governor from June 1 to the end of August. Business • 10 May 19
Central Bank names Donnery as Acting Governor The Central Bank has appointed Sharon Donnery as Acting Governor from June 1 to the end of August. Business • 10 May 19
Donnery loses to Italian candidate for top EU bank role Central Bank Deputy Governor Sharon Donnery has lost out in the race to become the next chair of the ECB's banking supervision arm. Business • 08 Nov 18
Donnery loses to Italian candidate for top EU bank role Central Bank Deputy Governor Sharon Donnery has lost out in the race to become the next chair of the ECB's banking supervision arm. Business • 08 Nov 18
Enria closes gap with Donnery for ECB supervision job The race to take over the European Central Bank's supervision arm has become a dead heat as southern European countries appear to be lining up behind an Italian candidate, four sources familiar have said. Business • 05 Nov 18
Enria closes gap with Donnery for ECB supervision job The race to take over the European Central Bank's supervision arm has become a dead heat as southern European countries appear to be lining up behind an Italian candidate, four sources familiar have said. Business • 05 Nov 18
Donnery & Enria shortlisted for ECB bank supervisor job European lawmakers have short-listed Ireland's Sharon Donnery and Italy's Andrea Enria to be the next head of the EU's banking supervisory body, two sources close to the matter said today. Business • 24 Oct 18
Donnery & Enria shortlisted for ECB bank supervisor job European lawmakers have short-listed Ireland's Sharon Donnery and Italy's Andrea Enria to be the next head of the EU's banking supervisory body, two sources close to the matter said today. Business • 24 Oct 18
Ireland learned crisis lessons the hard way - Donnery The Central Bank's Deputy Governor said that while the bank's mortgage deposit rules are "a heavy burden" on many people, she believes there is an understanding that they are necessary and better than the alternative. Business • 14 Sep 18
Ireland learned crisis lessons the hard way - Donnery The Central Bank's Deputy Governor said that while the bank's mortgage deposit rules are "a heavy burden" on many people, she believes there is an understanding that they are necessary and better than the alternative. Business • 14 Sep 18
Austria will push for senior ECB job Austria plans to push for a position on the European Central Bank's six-person executive board, where several posts are due to be vacated in the next 15 months, its Finance Minister Hartwig Loeger said. Business • 07 Sep 18
Austria will push for senior ECB job Austria plans to push for a position on the European Central Bank's six-person executive board, where several posts are due to be vacated in the next 15 months, its Finance Minister Hartwig Loeger said. Business • 07 Sep 18
Italy's Enria applies for ECB bank watchdog job Italy's Andrea Enria, the chairman of the European Bank Authority, has applied to become the next chief of the European Central Bank's banking watchdog, his office said today. Business • 03 Sep 18
Italy's Enria applies for ECB bank watchdog job Italy's Andrea Enria, the chairman of the European Bank Authority, has applied to become the next chief of the European Central Bank's banking watchdog, his office said today. Business • 03 Sep 18
Race for top ECB supervisor job gets under way The European Central Bank has advertised for a new bank supervisory chief, looking for an expert to oversee a bloated and inefficient sector that is still weighed down by the legacy of the bloc's debt crisis. Business • 16 Jul 18
Race for top ECB supervisor job gets under way The European Central Bank has advertised for a new bank supervisory chief, looking for an expert to oversee a bloated and inefficient sector that is still weighed down by the legacy of the bloc's debt crisis. Business • 16 Jul 18
Central Bank may tell banks to increase capital levels The Central Bank may soon order commercial banks to increase the minimum amount of capital they hold, to boost their resilience in the face of an economic downturn or financial market difficulties. Business • 31 May 18
Central Bank may tell banks to increase capital levels The Central Bank may soon order commercial banks to increase the minimum amount of capital they hold, to boost their resilience in the face of an economic downturn or financial market difficulties. Business • 31 May 18
Ireland considering long game in push for top ECB posts The European Central Bank is heading into a two-year shakeup of its top officials which could present Ireland with some new opportunities. Business • 16 Jan 18
Ireland considering long game in push for top ECB posts The European Central Bank is heading into a two-year shakeup of its top officials which could present Ireland with some new opportunities. Business • 16 Jan 18
Central Bank warns of major Brexit risks to economy The Central Bank has identified the biggest risks facing the Irish economy as Brexit, disruptions to global trade arrangements, overheating and high levels of indebtedness in both households and firms. Business • 12 Dec 17
Central Bank warns of major Brexit risks to economy The Central Bank has identified the biggest risks facing the Irish economy as Brexit, disruptions to global trade arrangements, overheating and high levels of indebtedness in both households and firms. Business • 12 Dec 17
Warning against post-Brexit 'race to bottom' for banks Financial firms must not base a decision to move from London after Brexit on expectations of being less heavily regulated, the Central Bank's Sharon Donnery has said. Business • 23 Mar 17
Warning against post-Brexit 'race to bottom' for banks Financial firms must not base a decision to move from London after Brexit on expectations of being less heavily regulated, the Central Bank's Sharon Donnery has said. Business • 23 Mar 17
