Tánaiste and Minister Troy convene Consumer Round Table to discuss new Investment Account

The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris TD and Minister of State Robert Troy TD today convened a Consumer Round Table to discuss plans for the introduction of a new Investment Account.

The event brought together organisations and stakeholders with a consumer interest and will

inform the ongoing development of the Investment Account proposal.

Participants shared a wide range of perspectives on the opportunities and challenges associated with investing, including the importance of simplicity, trust, clear communication and financial literacy.

Speaking after the event, the Tánaiste said:

“Today’s discussion was a valuable opportunity to hear directly from consumer representatives and stakeholders as we progress work on the new Investment Account.

“The insights shared were practical, constructive and will help shape the next phase of the proposal.

“Ireland has a strong tradition of saving. Our ambition is to build on that by making investing simpler, more accessible and more relevant to ordinary households. We want more people to have the opportunity to grow their savings over the long term and share in the success of our economy.

“For the Investment Account to succeed, people must have confidence in it. That means clear information, strong consumer protections and greater financial awareness. Today’s engagement was an important step in helping us achieve that.”

Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Robert Troy TD, added:

“Making investing easier to understand and easier to access is at the heart of this initiative.

“The discussion today reinforced the importance of simplicity, transparency and trust in encouraging more people to consider investing for the first time. These principles will be central to the design of the Investment Account.

“We want people to feel confident making informed decisions about their finances and to have access to straightforward investment options that can support their long-term financial goals.”

The Tánaiste reiterated that he intends to bring forward legislation for the Investment Account as part of the Finance Bill 2026.

Further engagement with consumers, industry representatives and other stakeholders will continue as the proposal is developed.