The Credit Union Pod
The Credit Union Pod is a podcast series aimed at all those with an interest in the development of credit unions across the island of Ireland. Credit Unions have a critical role to play in bringing real competition to the retail financial services sector.
This series, published by the Irish League of Credit Unions, will highlight the important role which credit unions play in serving more than three million members across the island. It will also outline the challenges and opportunities faced by credit unions in expanding their services in the areas of current accounts, mortgages, SME lending, community finance, agri and green lending and so much more.
The Credit Union Pod
Latest Episodes
Episode 18 - Personal Investment Accounts - What this could mean for credit unions.
The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris TD announced on Tuesday 31st of March that the Government's intention is to make taxation changes in October's budget to allow for Personal Investment Accounts to be launched in 2027. ...
Episode 17 - Financial Education - Global Money Week
In this episode, Barry Harrington, Head of Advocacy at the Irish League of Credit Unions speaks to Dr. Olive McCarthy, Professor of the Department of Food, Business and Development and former member of the Credit Union Advisory Committee (CUAC)...
Episode 16 - The Digital Euro - Barry Harrington (Irish League of Credit Unions) in conversation with Gillian Phelan (Central Bank of Ireland).
On 30th of October 2025, the Governing Council of the European Central Bank decided to move to the next phase of the digital euro project. The 2 year preparation phase is now completed and work on how to implement the Digital Euro is accelerati...
Episode 15 - Unlocking Member Insights: Data-Driven Strategy for Credit Union Growth
In this episode, Irish League of Credit Unions CEO David Malone speaks with Pat Corcoran, Director of RW Pierce and Co-Founder of Holmes Marketplace Analytics on how they can support credit unions in having a deeper understanding of their membe...
Episode 14 - A Lending Participation Opportunity for Credit Unions in a Community Energy Initiative
In this episode , Barry Harrington, Head of Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement at the Irish League of Credit Unions speaks with Sean Staunton, CEO of Progressive Credit Union about a lending participation opportunity for credit unions in a comm...