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Revision as of 19:02, 4 June 2006 by Iolar Iontach (talk | contribs) (Just a start; I will flesh out the article at a later date.)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority ("IFSRA") also known as the Financial Regulator is the single regulator of all financial institutions in the Republic of Ireland. It was established on the 1st of May 2003 by the the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Act, 2003. The Financial Regulator is a distinct element of the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland with clearly defined regulatory responsibilities which cover all Irish financial institutions, including those previously regulated by Central Bank, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE), Office of the Director of Consumer Affairs (ODCA) and the Registrar of Friendly Societies. It has a strong role in consumer protection.