Skip to main content

AI Summary of Credit Review Bill 2024 (enacted 3 February 2026)

The Credit Review Bill 2024 seeks to establish a new body, known as An tSeirbhís um Athbhreithniú Creidmheasa, to oversee and conduct reviews of credit decisions affecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and farmers. This Act aims to enhance the transparency and fairness of credit provision by reviewing lending practices and ensuring compliance with established guidelines. It outlines the appointment of a chief executive officer, designated the Credit Reviewer, who will serve as the accounting officer and manage the body’s operations.

Additionally, the Bill sets out provisions regarding the rights, responsibilities, and accountabilities of the Service and the Credit Reviewer, including the ability to conduct reviews, engage consultants, and respond to Oireachtas committee inquiries. It further introduces regulations for credit review fees and a levy to fund the Service's activities, ensuring that operational expenses are met while safeguarding borrower interests.

Version status: Amended
Version date: 26 November 2025 - onwards
Version 2 of 2

Credit Review Bill 2024 (enacted 3 February 2026)

Enacted Bill, signed into law by the President on the 3rd February 2026.
Introduction of this Bill

Bill entitled an Act to provide for the establishment of a body to be known as An tSeirbhís um Athbhreithniú Creidmheasa and to provide for its functions; to provide for the review by that body of certain credit decisions; to provide for the appointment of a chief executive officer of that body to be known as the Credit Reviewer; to provide for the repeal of section 210 of the National Asset Management Agency Act 2009 and the revocation of guidelines issued under that section; for those purposes to provide for consequential amendments of other enactments; and to provide for related matters.

Sponsor
Minister for Finance
Source
Government
Originating House
Dáil Éireann
History of this Bill
Date Stage House Document Link
3 February 2026 5 Seanad Éireann The Bill has been signed into law by the President.
27 January 2026 4 Seanad Éireann Debates Committee and Remaining Stages
21 January 2026 2 Seanad Éireann Debates Second Stage
17 December 2025 5 Dáil Éireann Debates Report and Final Stages
26 November 2025 3 Dáil Éireann Debates Committee Stage
26 November 2025 3 Dáil Éireann Bills As amended in Committee/Select Committee (Dáil Eireann
25 November 2025 3 Dáil Éireann Bill amendments Numbered List [Dáil]
5 February 2025 3 Dáil Éireann Bills Restored following dissolution of 33rd Dáil
7 November 2024 2 Dáil Éireann Debates Referral to Select Committee
7 November 2024 2 Dáil Éireann Debates Second Stage
30 October 2024 1 Dáil Éireann Other Documents DoF - The Credit Review Bill SME Test
30 October 2024 1 Dáil Éireann Impact Assessments DoF - The Credit Review Bill Regulatory Impact Assessment
1 October 2024 1 Dáil Éireann Explanatory memoranda Explanatory Memorandum
1 October 2024 1 Dáil Éireann Bills As initiated
Future version Amendment requiring commencement Draft proposed change