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What we do – ensure price stability

The Central Bank contributes to Eurosystem monetary policy which aims to ensure price stability. Our Governor is a member of the Governing Council of the ECB, which meets every six weeks to review monetary policy. We are responsible for implementing policy decisions in Ireland as part of this decentralised structure. We also manage liquidity, which is vital for the sound operation of the banking system.

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