• Go Co-op: recent cases of Irish co-operative start-ups 

  Moroney, Aisling; Carroll, Bridget; McCarthy, Olive (University College Cork, Centre for Co-operative Studies, 2018-09)

  This project aims to raise awareness of the role of co-operatives in Ireland and the practicalities involved in their establishment. This is achieved by means of detailing five case studies of new/emerging co-operatives. ...
• Interest rate restrictions on credit for low income borrowers 

  Faherty, Mary; McCarthy, Olive; Byrne, Noreen (University College Cork, Centre for Co-operative Studies, 2017-12)

  The aim of this report is to examine the extent and variety of interest rate restrictions within the EU and further afield with a view to assessing the appropriateness of introducing such a restriction in the Irish market ...
• Cork MABS study: Clients' experiences, opinions and satisfaction levels 

  McCarthy, Olive; Lane, Caoilfhionn; Byrne, Noreen (Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS), 2014-02)

  This study evaluates the Cork MABS service in terms of client satisfaction. The research found that there is an exceptionally high level of satisfaction with the MABS service among its clients. Cork MABS is seen by its ...
• The potential impact of credit unions on members' financial capability: An exploratory study 

  Byrne, Noreen; Power, Carol; McCarthy, Olive; Ward, Michael (Combat Poverty Agency, 2010-10)

  This study evaluates the role of credit unions in building financial capability among members. The research found that most credit unions are engaged in some form of financial education in the community, although some are ...
• Meeting the credit needs of low income groups: Credit unions versus moneylenders 

  Byrne, Noreen; McCarthy, Olive; Ward, Michael (Combat Poverty Agency, 2005-12)

  Although Ireland has a very well established credit union movement, moneylending continues to thrive. The purpose of this study is to estimate the extent of moneylending in a number of communities in Munster and to examine ...

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