Ireland government said to nominate Gabriel Makhlouf for re-appointment as central bank governor

The nomination of Gabriel Makhlouf for re-appointment as Ireland's central bank governor signals continuity in monetary policy, particularly relevant as he engages with the European Central Bank (ECB).

Newsquawk StaffPublished 3 Mar 2026, 12:27 UTCOn the live feed at 12:07 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Given the current economic climate, this decision may bolster confidence in Ireland’s financial stability and influence regional fixed income markets, particularly if his policies align closely with the ECB's current stance.

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