Minister Canney welcomes progress on National Financial Literacy Strategy and new action plan to help people make informed financial decisions
Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed the publication of the National Financial Literacy Strategy Annual Review and Action Plan 2026–2027, which aims to help people build the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions about their finances.
The new Action Plan contains more than 100 actions designed to improve financial wellbeing and resilience, with a particular focus on helping people understand saving, pensions, investing and fraud prevention.
The Annual Review highlights significant progress over the past year, including the continued integration of financial literacy into the primary school curriculum, more than 170,000 student engagements with financial education programmes and almost two million people reached through financial education initiatives across television, radio and print media.
Welcoming the publication of the review and action plan, Minister Canney said: “Financial decisions have become increasingly complex for individuals and families. Whether it is managing household budgets, planning for retirement, protecting yourself from scams or considering investment opportunities, people need access to clear information and practical support.”
“This strategy is about helping people feel more confident in managing their money and making decisions that are right for their own circumstances. Financial literacy is not just about understanding figures and financial products – it is about giving people the knowledge and confidence to plan for the future.”
The Action Plan for 2026–2027 includes €200,000 in funding for financial literacy projects through the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s Collaboration and Innovation Fund, updated research on financial literacy levels in Ireland, a new monitoring and evaluation framework, and communications campaigns to support public understanding of pension auto-enrolment and fraud awareness.
Minister Canney said the continued focus on financial education would be particularly important as new savings and investment opportunities are developed.