Speaking today Tánaiste Simon Harris said:
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Eamonn Sinnott to the Central Bank Commission. This appointment brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Central Bank Commission, ensuring that it is well positioned to carry out its important functions. I wish Eamonn every success in this role.”
This appointment will come into effect from 23 July 2026.
The Central Bank Commission is responsible for management and control of the affairs and activities of the Central Bank, ensuring that the Central Bank’s financial regulation and central banking functions are coordinated and integrated, and ensuring that the statutory powers and functions conferred on the Central Bank are properly exercised and discharged.
In accordance with section 24B of the Central Bank Act 1942 (as amended), this appointment is for a five-year term. This appointment brings the number of Ministerial appointed members of the Commission to six and ensures an appropriate range of skills and expertise on the Commission.
The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris, sought agreement from Government to appoint Eamonn Sinnott, by availing of the derogation in the process of making appointments to State Boards.
With the addition of this Ministerial appointment, the Commission continues to meet the Government’s target of a minimum of 40% representation of each gender and maintains an appropriate balance of skills and experience, in line with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.
