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
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 accelerating across Europe. Barry Harrington Head of Advocacy ILCU is joined by Gillian Phelan, Head of Division, Central Bank of Ireland to discuss what the digital Euro is and how it will work.