Question 1

What does the Finance (International Financial Institutions) Bill 2026 do?

Accepted Answer

Allows Minister for Finance to grant money to IMF's Resilience and Sustainability Trust; Central Bank may loan/deposit 20% of Ireland's IMF special drawing rights to it. Minister can guarantee Central Bank's repayment of special drawing rights value and interest transferred to the Trust; Central Bank must report annually on contributions. Permits Dáil Éireann to approve technical, administrative, or EU-approved amendments to Articles of international financial institutions (IMF, World Bank, etc.) by resolution instead of new legislation.

Question 2

What stage is the Finance (International Financial Institutions) Bill 2026 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 21 Oct 2026, the Finance (International Financial Institutions) Bill 2026 is at First Stage in 34th Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Finance (International Financial Institutions) Bill 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Finance (International Financial Institutions) Bill 2026 was sponsored by Minister for Finance, and was introduced on 21 Oct 2026.

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