Financial literacy is about empowering people, young and old, to make the best financial decisions for themselves and their families. Many people without financial literacy do not know the fundamentals for key financial decisions such as what mortgage type to choose, what is best from a tax perspective or when to invest.
Many of our members provide valuable personal finance advice to individuals, workers, the self-employed and small business owners. We have a unique perspective on this crucial element of personal and business finance.
Financial literacy is for everyone and is also a key part of the EU’s Savings and Investment Union.
Actions taken
- In February 2026 ,we wrote to the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance on Savings and Investment and outlined the importance of financial literacy.
- The panel at the launch of our Investment Tax Guide emphasised the critical role of financial literacy among adults, stressing that enhancing public understanding of investment and retirement planning must be a renewed government priority.
- We are collaborating with the Department of Education to reform the Leaving Cert Accounting syllabus, which has remained largely unchanged since the 1990s. A revised, modern specification is expected in schools by September 2026
- Our schools Bootcamp “Be The Boss” Challenge offers an engaging, interactive business simulation for second-level students, aligning with our ethos of promoting financial literacy from a young age
- Our Thrive team provides support on investing in financial wellbeing.
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