ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Central Bank of Ireland

The Central Bank of Ireland is like a big piggy bank that helps manage the money in Ireland. It's in charge of making sure that the money is safe and that everyone is using it correctly.

Just like how parents give children pocket money to spend, the Central Bank gives banks and other financial institutions money to keep and lend out to people and businesses. It's important that the Central Bank keeps an eye on how the money is being used, and makes sure that everyone is playing fair.

The Central Bank also has a special job of keeping the value of money steady. Imagine if your favourite toy cost 10 euro today but tomorrow it cost 20 euro - you would be very upset! The Central Bank makes sure that doesn't happen by controlling how much money there is and how easy it is to borrow.

Finally, the Central Bank helps protect people who save their money. They make sure that if a bank or other financial institution goes broke, people can still get their money back. That's kind of like being a superhero but for money!