asked the Minister for Trade, Commerce and Tourism the number of building societies currently operating in the State; their names; and the dates on which they were established.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Written Answers. - Building Societies.
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The number of building societies currently registered by the Registrar of Building Societies under the Building Societies Act, 1976, is 17. The names of these societies and the dates on which they were registered by the Registrar of Building Societies are as follows:—
|
Society |
Date of Registration |
|
Irish Nationwide |
31 October 1873 |
|
Irish Civil Service |
10 December 1874 |
|
First National |
8 March 1875 |
|
O'Connell Benefit |
15 April 1879 |
|
Irish Permanent |
1 May 1884 |
|
Dublin Model |
21 August 1889 |
|
Guinness Permanent |
23 May 1901 |
|
Ireland Benefit |
19 March 1915 |
|
Educational |
3 April 1935 |
|
Metropolitan |
26 October 1939 |
|
Midland and Western |
20 December 1956 |
|
Postal Service Permanent |
11 October 1966 |
|
Irish Mutual |
19 January 1970 |
|
Irish Savings |
26 June 1973 |
|
Garda |
8 October 1974 |
|
Norwich Irish |
8 October 1974 |
|
Irish Life |
4 January 1979 |