Promoting Financial Literacy: Irish Funds at the Global Money Week 2026 Launch

In the lead-up to Global Money Week (16-22 March), Irish Funds proudly joined forces with other organisations dedicated to promoting financial education and empowering the next generation. The campaign launch event, hosted by the Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), marked the beginning of an important week for financial awareness.

Global Money Week, an annual initiative by the OECD International Network on Financial Education, aims to enhance financial literacy worldwide. The event featured insightful speeches from Brian McHugh and Grainne Griffin from the CCPC, and Karl Cronin from the Money Advice & Budgeting Service (MABS), who shared key findings from their latest report and highlighted the importance of strengthening financial knowledge across all communities.

A highlight of the event was hearing directly from students who presented financial literacy initiatives developed through the CCPC’s ‘Our Money, Our Future’ sponsorship programme. Several schools and Youthreach centres from across the country participated, showcasing creative and engaging projects that demonstrated both enthusiasm and innovation in financial education.

It was also wonderful to see schools that have participated in the Irish Funds TY Financial Literacy Programme represented at the event, including Hansfield Educate Together Secondary School and Woodbrook College.

Through the Irish Funds TY Financial Literacy Programme, Irish Funds remains committed to improving financial literacy from an early age. In the last academic year, the programme reached over 750 students across 14 counties. This year, the initiative has already engaged with schools in Tipperary, Limerick, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Waterford, Cork, Louth, Carlow, Meath, Kilkenny and Roscommon.

We believe that financial education should be inclusive, accessible, and a fundamental part of financial planning. As Ireland continues its journey towards implementing its first National Financial Literacy Strategy, we are proud to support this initiative and drive meaningful change.

Our industry exists to help a diverse range of people invest in ways that meet their needs. As new opportunities emerge, including private markets investing, Ireland must be ready to leverage these opportunities to benefit individuals, businesses, and communities.

We look forward to continued collaboration with stakeholders to promote financial literacy across Ireland.