Tánaiste invites expressions of interest for Financial Literacy Ambassadors

The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris TD has opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) process for the appointment of financial literacy ambassadors
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02 Apr 2026
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The ambassadors will play a key role in supporting the National Financial Literacy Strategy led by the Department of Finance.

They will communicate key messages around financial literacy and help empower Irish citizens to take control of their finances.

They will also promote the EU Financial Literacy Strategy and take part in an EU network of financial literacy ambassadors.

The Tánaiste made the announcement at the First Annual Savings and Investment Forum at the Central Bank in Dublin.

The deadline for Expressions of Interest to be submitted is 5pm 30 April 2026.

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