Word on the Street

Participants to our Word on the Street campaign

Hearing from the public and being open and engaged is an important part of the Central Bank’s strategy.

In keeping with this, we recently launched a new “Word on the Street” video series.

The series coincided with our review of the Consumer Protection Code and saw us take to the streets of Dublin to find out what members of public think about a range of consumer topics.

These videos represent the views of a small but diverse sample of the public, rather than those of the Central Bank. 

1. What do you think can be done to increase financial education for consumers?

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Read transcript of the video (Financial literacy)

2. Would you be more likely to buy a financial product or service if it was marketed as “green” or “sustainable”?

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Read the transcript of the video (Climate matters)

3. How do you feel about being targeted by online ads based on your personal data?

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Read the transcript of the video (Innovation and Disruption)

4. Is the phrase “regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland” useful when you’re making decisions about financial products or service providers?

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Read the transcript of the video (Unregulated Activities)

5. Should vulnerable consumers be allowed to nominated a friend or family member to deal with financial services firms on their behalf?

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Read the transcript of the video (Vulnerability)

6. Do you think there’s enough choice when it comes to financial products?

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Read the transcript of the video (Choice)

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