Patrick Casey tells industry conference that tech-led market entrants pose new challenge

Savings in sector grow by quarter to €14.6bn over five years

Mike Ruddock’s defending champions beat Dublin University at College Park

Central Bank has said it supports relaxation of its rules, but warned lenders to be careful

Central Bank proposes easing long-term lending restrictions imposed on sector

Central Bank is considering loosening the rules but also says sector could lend more

Arrears have fallen and reserves have increased, says Central Bank

On-site inspection of credit unions shows governance and operational risks still key risk areas

Three new investment classes to be introduced under revised Central Bank rules

Registrar of credit unions also warns against rushing into mortgage lending

Review uncovers ‘inadequate oversight’ and ‘poor underwriting’ of lending

Number of active branches has decreased from 399 to 269 but assets rise to €16.8bn

Concerns signalled earlier this year about unions becoming involved in mortgage market

Anne Marie McKiernan replaced after becoming Irish representative at the IMF

Questions remain as to why the Central Bank held off pulling the plug

Central Bank request approved amid claims including money-laundering at Rush union

A favourite part of the day for the newlyweds was the bridal party walk across St Stephen’s Green, down Grafton Street and through George’s Arcade to the cocktail reception in the No Name Bar

The Irish Chaplaincy Service is increasingly connecting those in need with other key social agencies

During the 2008-2011 period, loan write-offs were €3.9m