03Nov

AGM 2025

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09Sep

Webinar Rescheduled

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Webinar Rescheduled: Credit Union Year End Statutory Obligations, Best Practice, and Next Year Considerations. We wish to inform members and attendees that our upcoming webinar, Credit Union Year End Statutory Obligations, Best Practice, and Next Year Considerations, has been rescheduled from Thursday, 11th September to Thursday, 2nd October 2025. This change follows the delayed release […]

22Aug

John Higgins appointed Chairperson of the National Supervisors Forum (NSF)

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At a recent Executive Committee meeting of the National Supervisor Forum (NSF), it was unanimously agreed that John Higgins, Vice Chairperson, would be elected as Chairperson following Mr. Joe Tobin’s stepping down, due to being elected to the Irish League of Credit Unions Supervisors committee. Mr. Higgins brings a wealth of experience to the role […]

21Aug

Reform of the Credit Union lending framework

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A significant announcement from Central Bank of Ireland this morning for the Credit Union sector on CP 159. The National Supervisor Forum Chairperson John Higgins warmly welcomes the announcement from the Central Bank on the reform of the Credit Union lending framework. This announcement comes on the back of a long and intensive consultation process […]

14Aug

Goodbye to our Chairman, Joe Tobin

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Regretfully, after almost ten years of dedicated service, we say goodbye to our Chairman, Joe Tobin, whom on his election to the ILCU Supervisors’ Committee has stepped back from his NSF role. During his tenure as member of the NSF’s Executive Committee, incorporating Chair, Treasurer and PRO roles, Joe has been a passionate advocate for […]

15Aug

AGM 2023 Registration Now Open

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Registration for the NSF AGM 2023 is now open in the Event Registration section of the website.

11Mar

Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022

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Transcripts of both debates can be viewed at the links below: Tuesday, February 28th 2023 Debate LINK Wednesday, March 1st 2023 Debate LINK

03Feb

Credit Union Development Association Conference 2023

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Joe Tobin, NSF Chairperson, meeting Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, newly appointed Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, at the Credit Union Development Association Conference 2023 in Killarney.

12Nov

Post-AGM 2022 Message

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agm

I was delighted to be re-elected as Chairperson of the National Supervisors Forum at our Annual AGM/Conference 2022 in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo this past weekend. It was an honour for me, my wife Maire, son Darragh and the committee to bring this organisation into its 20th Year. I would like to […]

14May

Summer Forum 2022

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summer forum

Our Summer Forum is back on Saturday, June 11th 2022 in the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick. Book your place online or contact Chairperson Joe Tobin at joe.tobin@nsf.ie or 087 323 4436.

15Nov

Remarks by Deputy Governor Ed Sibley

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Remarks by Deputy Goveneor Ed Sibley to the National Supervisors Forum AGM on Saturday, November 6th 2021. Visit the Central Bank blog for the full post.

01Sep

Executive Committee & Supervisor Elections 2021

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We would like to advise you that there will be four positions open for election to the NSF Executive Committee and one for Supervisor at the 2021 AGM. All NSF affiliated Credit Unions are entitled to nominate volunteers to seek election to these positions. You can download the Nominations Form from the NSF website at […]

13Aug

AGM 2021 Update

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agm, zoom

As Chairperson, I am delighted to let you know that our 2021 AGM will take place on Saturday, November 6th 2021. Due to the continued impact of COVID-19, the AGM will again take place via Zoom. We have a good line up of speakers this year including CBI Deputy Governor, Ed Sibley and ILCU President, […]

21Jul

Registration for Finance for Non-Finance Training now open

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cpd, finance, training, virtual

Registration for ‘AT-1-2021 Finance for Non-Finance Training Workshop – Understanding Credit Union Financial Accounts and Statements’ is now open . Please visit the events section of the NSF website at https://www.nsf.ie/events/ to register. All payments should be made via EFT. Payment details are listed on invoices available for download in PDF format after purchase.

02Jul

Higher Risk Personal Lending

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CUDA, CUMA, ILCU

Some credit unions are already active in the area of higher-risk personal lending. Other credit unions may be contemplating undertaking higher risk loans and may experience an inflow of former clients of money-lenders into membership. The four credit union associations, CUDA, CUMA, ILCU and NSF are providing the following advice to all credit unions in […]

02Jul

Withdrawal of Provident from Irish market

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amigo, credit unions, provident

With the withdrawal of Provident Personal Credit Limited (Provident) and the decision by Amigo to pause all lending in the Irish market, credit unions are keenly aware that many of their existing and past customers will be affected. Credit unions remain rooted in local communities and wish to remind people that they are open to […]