The last few weeks has also seen the publication of a number of studies by the Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the Central Statistics Office (CSO), which are all relevant in forming a considered view of the current state of the Irish economy and financial system.
A financial sector that reliably and efficiently offers the services the community needs – the “handmaid of industry” – is a boon to growth and prosperity, and can play an important role in achieving the growth we want to see. 3  Available at <http://www.rba.gov.au/publications/submissions/fin-sys-inquiry-201403/index.html>. BIS central bankers’ speeches  5