In particular, I will examine the role of education in accounting for differences in economic growth across countries and regions, as well as for the growth performance of different sectors within our economies.
The Central Bank continues to work with the ECB to ensure that the necessary liquidity is available to allow the Irish banking sector continue to function. The Central Bank has set new, tougher capital requirements to ensure the banks are strong enough to withstand future losses. We have brought in new consumer protection measures, not least in relation to the treatment of mortgage arrears.