Launch of Ireland's First National Financial Literacy Strategy

Irish Funds welcomes the launch of Ireland’s National Financial Literacy Strategy, unveiled today by Minister for Finance, Pascal Donohoe TD. Financial literacy is essential to ensuring people have the knowledge and confidence to manage their finances effectively and take control of their financial futures. Congratulations to Minister Donohoe and the Financial Literacy Team at the Department of Finance Ireland on this important milestone.

• View Ireland's first National Financial Literacy Strategy.

• Irish Funds has been actively engaged on the strategy, working with stakeholders from across government, business, educational institutions, and other sectors, demonstrating the collective commitment to and urgency of enhancing financial literacy in Ireland.

• As a leading global investment hub and the 2nd largest centre for investment funds in Europe, building a culture of investment here is key to ensuring long-term financial wellbeing for all citizens as we face challenges such as an ageing population and a pensions gap.

• Through initiatives like the Irish Funds TY Financial Literacy Programme, we are committed to improving financial education from an early age. In the last academic year, we reached over 800 students across 10 counties, empowering the next generation with essential skills. Since September, we have been in 15 schools across the country, including Tipperary, Waterford, Offaly, Dublin, Wicklow, Carlow, Cork, and Limerick.

• Investing should be inclusive, accessible, and a core part of financial planning. We look forward to working alongside stakeholders to implement Ireland’s first National Financial Literacy Strategy and drive meaningful change.

• Our industry exists to help a diverse range of people invest in ways that meet their needs. As new areas emerge and grow - such as private markets investing - Ireland must adapt to leverage these opportunities. This will benefit individuals, businesses, and communities throughout the country.

We look forward to continuing the strong and positive collaboration we have had with policymakers, industry leaders, and educators to ensure financial literacy remains a national priority.