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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2026

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Tuesday, 10 February 2026

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Peter 'Chap' Cleere

Question:

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]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance

Data provided by the Central Bank Of Ireland, based on prudential returns submitted by credit unions, outlines the following positions as at the end of December 2025 and the end of December 2024.

2025 – The total amount outstanding in house lending was €946.98 million with an average loan size of €134,342.

2024 – The total amount outstanding in house lending was €784.32 million with an average loan size of €127,386.

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