Insights: the CUBS podcast

Why is it that some moneylenders in Ireland can charge interest rates of up to 287% and in most cases targeting those from lower socio-economic backgrounds?

Dr Olive McCarthy and Dr. Noreen Byrne of CUBS released an influential report last November which looked into the need to introduce rate restrictions on high cost credit in Ireland and they join Anthony McDonnell to discuss their findings on this week's Insights podcast.

For more insights and information into how CUBS lecturers, researchers and graduates are making an impact in the wider world, go to [www.cubsucc.com](https://www.cubsucc.com).

Insights is a co-production between CUBS and [LastCastMedia.com](https://www.lastcastmedia.com).

Show Notes

Why is it that some moneylenders in Ireland can charge interest rates of up to 287% and in most cases targeting those from lower socio-economic backgrounds?

Dr Olive McCarthy and Dr. Noreen Byrne of CUBS released an influential report last November which looked into the need to introduce rate restrictions on high cost credit in Ireland and they join Anthony McDonnell to discuss their findings on this week's Insights podcast.

For more insights and information into how CUBS lecturers, researchers and graduates are making an impact in the wider world, go to www.cubsucc.com.

Insights is a co-production between CUBS and LastCastMedia.com.

What is Insights: the CUBS podcast?

Insights brings you the latest news and events from the Cork University Business School as well as finding out about some of the most interesting and ground-breaking research being carried out in the school that is making an impact not just in Cork, Munster and Ireland but beyond.

Insights is a co-production with CUBS UCC and LastCastMedia.com.