Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 June 2025
289. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the timeline for the drafting of a five-year strategy for the credit union sector, as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33535/25]
View answer290. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the likely contents of the five-year strategy for the credit union sector, as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33536/25]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 289 and 290 together.
The Programme for Government has included a commitment to draft a five-year strategy for the credit union sector. I and the Minister of State intend to co-sponsor a workplan with the credit union sector to determine its Strategic Purpose and Framework. I have instructed my officials to draft a member focussed plan that will be inclusive and owned by the sector.
My officials are actively engaged in developing a programme plan, in conjunction with the sector. I expect that in the short term both I and the Minister for State will have the opportunity to consider this plan and the estimated timelines to delivery of the strategic purpose and strategy framework for the sector.
A sector wide strategic plan and a focused deployment of credit union resources will support the expansion of financial services to all credit union members.
