First financial literacy ambassadors appointed

The Government has announced the appointment of Ireland's first financial literacy ambassadors.

The roles will be taken up by Gráinne Griffin, Director of Financial Education at the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, and by Denis Carrigan, President of the Association of Teachers of Home Economics.

As financial literacy ambassadors, they will communicate key messages around financial literacy and help empower people to take control of their finances.

The ambassadors will also support the National Financial Literacy Strategy led by the Department of Finance.

The 2025 Annual Review and Action Plan 2026-2027 for the strategy was published in June.

It outlined the key priorities for the strategy, including financial education on retail investment, in particular on the new Investment Account which is set to be rolled out in 2027.

The appointment of the ambassadors follows an invitation for expressions of interest in the roles launched by Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris earlier this year.

"I am delighted to appoint Gráinne Griffin and Denis Carrigan as Ireland's first ever financial literacy ambassadors," Mr Harris said.

"Our ambassadors will act as trusted, accessible voices who will help promote the tools, knowledge and supports available to improve financial literacy, while also encouraging a broader conversation about the importance of financial wellbeing across society," he added.