Governor of Central Bank to be reappointed

THE governor of the Central Bank, John Hurley, is to be reappointed after his current term ends in March, the Department of Finance said yesterday.

Mr Hurley, who is also a member of the European Central Bank’s Governing Council, was appointed head of the Central Bank in March 2002.

“The Minister for Finance stated he was anxious that the governor would continue in office over the coming months to ensure continuity and leadership during the current disruption in financial markets,” his office said in a statement.