Act 1942
Central Bank Act 1942
Acht Bhanc Ceannais na hÉireann, 1942
Issued by Central Bank of Ireland
Effective: 1 Feb 1943
Last amended: 20 Feb 2026
Plain-English summary
The Central Bank of Ireland was created by the Central Bank Act 1942 and forms the legal foundation of its domestic regulatory powers. The legislation has been updated continuously, including incorporation into the Individual Accountability Framework and updates on its digital asset custody function.
Who it applies to
Banking · Insurance · Capital Markets
Topics
Prudential & Capital Corporate Governance
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