Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) has responded to the public consultation by the Department of Finance, for the Ireland for Finance Strategy 2026-2030
Friday 26th September – The financial services sector in Ireland is at a pivotal point, with a unique opportunity to secure its future as a global leader. A renewed national strategy, that moves beyond simply measuring success by employment numbers, is essential to achieve this.
The joint BPFI, FPAI and FIBI submission to the public consultation by the Department of Finance, for the Ireland for Finance Strategy 2026-2030, highlights our members support for the new approach to be underpinned by a clear vision for growth, a commitment to a competitive operating environment, and a focus on attracting and retaining the best talent.
To ensure these ambitious goals are met, a dedicated and funded secretariat (with an appropriate operating budget) should be established, with the explicit responsibility for driving and coordinating the successful implementation of the strategy’s aims.
Read the full BPFI submission to the Ireland for Finance Strategy 2026-2030 here.
About the Ireland for Finance Strategy
In 2015, the Irish government launched an International Financial Services Strategy, IFS2020. This was followed in 2019 by a new strategy for the further development of the sector, Ireland for Finance, which was further updated in 2022. The current iteration of the strategy expires in 2026, with a public consultation launched on 21st July 2025 which ran until 19 September 2025.
