170. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress the Government has made in supporting credit unions to expand their capacity for mortgage and business lending. [68404/26]
Topics / Credit Unions
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsCredit Unions
79 questions from 25 TDs, between 13 February 2025 and 29 September 2026.
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| July 2025 | 7 |
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| November 2025 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
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| February 2026 | 11 |
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| April 2026 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 2 |
| June 2026 | 3 |
| July 2026 | 3 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 2 |
| October 2026 | 0 |
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803. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has engaged with organisations (details supplied) regarding the potential for credit unions to provide solicitor client-account services; whether any legislative or regulatory barriers have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62894/26]
695. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will provide a report on the progress made implementing the Programme for Government commitments within his remit relating to credit unions since the formation of the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55365/26]
843. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if there are plans to change the operating rules for credit unions such as increasing the lending limits for credit unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59240/26]
214. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the key measures taken to support the credit union sector since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53499/26]
272. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of credit unions currently operating in in the State; to list all mergers of credit unions which have taken place from 1 January 2023 to date; his position on future credit union mergers; if such mergers are necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49168/26]
23. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the Credit Union Sector Strategy project, following its recent launch; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48369/26]
65. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way in which he is working to enhance the credit union sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48368/26]
146. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way in which he is supporting the expansion of the credit union sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39633/26]
167. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the development of the Credit Union Sector Strategy Project, following its recent launch; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39630/26]
311. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the development and publication of a strategy for the credit union sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26613/26]
325. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the new strategy for the credit union sector; if there are any further developments with regard to a centralised treasury function for the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26560/26]
974. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason the Central Bank of Ireland requires credit unions to request that their members provide proof of address and proof of identity every two years, when this requirement does not appear to apply to other banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26711/26]
479. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the level of contributions by credit unions to the deposit guarantee scheme for each of the years 2022 to 2025 and to-date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20523/26]
315. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the balance of the Credit Union Stabilisation Fund and the Credit Institution Resolution Fund at end December 2025 or the latest available figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18054/26]
455. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount of Irish Government debt held by credit unions at end September 2023; at end September 2024; at end September 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11724/26]
456. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the average credit union personal loan issued to end December 2024 and to end December 2025; the total amount of outstanding personal loans issued by credit unions to end December 2024 and to end December 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11725/26]
457. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total amount of surpluses generated by credit unions to end September 2023; end September 2024 and end September 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11726/26]
458. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he intends to amend Section 107 of the Credit Union Act 1997 as amended to change the financial year from 30 September; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11727/26]
460. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance in light of the current geopolitical situation and moves at European level for simplification and strengthening the single market, would he support credit unions being allowed access the European Central Bank overnight facility to park excess liquidity or the establishment of a similar domestic equivalent; and if he will make a statement on the …
461. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the current situation and sanction if a central union infringes another credit unions common bond as defined under the Credit Union Act 1997 as amended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11730/26]
199. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the process for the delivery of a strategy for the credit union sector has commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9529/26]
203. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the new strategy for the credit union sector; if it will support a centralised treasury function for the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9728/26]
216. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of credit unions who have invested in the Credit Union Approved Housing Body fund since its inception; the amounts invested; the total number of housing units delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9532/26]
416. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the average credit union housing loan issued to end December 2024 and to end December 2025; the total amount of outstanding housing loans issued by credit unions to end December 2024 and to end December 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10035/26]