Politician(s) lobbied: Robert Troy (Minister of State), Department of Finance
Intent: To ensure Government support in the provision of a sector strategy, which is in keeping with the commitments as set out in the Programme for Government.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
Meeting in Government buildings
Politician(s) lobbied: Mairéad Farrell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Shay Brennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Edward Timmins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pearse Doherty (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Erin McGreehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ged Nash (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cian O'Callaghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ryan O'Meara (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cathal Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Pat Casey (Senator), Seanad; Alice-Mary Higgins (Senator), Seanad; Conor Murphy (Senator), Seanad; Joe O'Reilly (Senator), Seanad
Intent: Progress Corporate Credit Union and centralised funding infrastructure to support sustainable growth in lending. Provide a pathway for credit unions to access digital and cyber transformation supports, helping the sector meet increasing member expectations & regulatory requirements; Adopt a more joined-up approach to consumer financial wellbeing, recognising credit unions as trusted delivery partners in areas such as financial literacy, savings, pensions, fraud awareness & financial resilience.
Methods: Meeting
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Attended the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Services Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach, on the 17th June 2026. Answered queries put to us by various members of the Committee.
Politician(s) lobbied: Elaine Byrne (Registrar of Credit Unions), Central Bank of Ireland
Intent: To liaise with speakers and agree speaking areas on credit union policy and legislative matters
Methods: Email
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Email
Emails to Registrar and Deputy Registrar in January 2026 before the CUDA Conference and one after the Conference to express our gratitude and follow up on outstnanding queries raised at the event.
Politician(s) lobbied: Robert Troy (Minister of State), Department of Finance
Intent: To discuss topical matters and raise awareness of issues concerning credit unions including '12 year rule', retention of directors and raises funds for housing initiatives / AHBs
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
Meeting took place on the morning of CUDAs 2026 Conference, Waterford with Minister Troy, CUDA and 22 directors from CUDA owner member credit unions.
Politician(s) lobbied: Robert Troy (Minister of State), Department of Finance; Gabriel Makhlouf (Governor), Central Bank of Ireland
Intent: To highlight opportunities for credit unions and to highlight credit unions desire to support this Government initiative
Methods: Email
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Email
Email correspondence prior to the event with hosts. Attended the event on the 31st March 2026
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: To have a meeting with Tánaiste Harris to discuss credit union matters including the strategy development process and the Savings and Investment initiative
Methods: Letter
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Letter
Email and corresponding letter issued. Follow up ongoing.
Politician(s) lobbied: Robert Troy (Minister of State), Department of Finance
Intent: To request the Minister to attend and speak on credit union policy and legislative matters on the 24th January 2026 at the CUDA Conference.
Methods: Email
Politician(s) lobbied: Elaine Byrne (Registrar of Credit Unions), Central Bank of Ireland
Intent: New Regulations to enable the establishment of Corporate Credit Unions in Ireland and more defined provisions around the development of CUSOs.
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
CUDA had an in person meeting with Registrar of Credit Unions and discussed the establishment of a Corporate Credit Union and new proposed regulations relating to CUSOs.
Politician(s) lobbied: Unknown
Intent: Unknown
Methods: Unknown
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Politician(s) lobbied: Des Carville (Head of Unit), Department of Finance
Intent: Establishment of a Government lending facility as an alternative source of funding for Credit Unions to enhance their balance sheet as they enter into long term lending
Methods: Meeting
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Meeting
CUDA had an in person meeting in the Department of Finance to discuss the options for Government lending facilities for the credit union sector.
