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Bank of Ireland Finance Announced as Exclusive Finance Partner of All-Electric Smart Vehicles in Ireland

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Bank of Ireland Finance has been announced as the exclusive finance partner of the all-electric motor franchise Smart – with two new Smart electric vehicles (EVs) now available on the Irish market. Both the Smart#1 and Smart#3 are…

Friday, Jul 12

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Bank of Ireland announces establishment of new Wealth and Insurance division under leadership of Gavin Kelly

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Friday 12 July – Bank of Ireland has announced the establishment of a new division – Wealth and Insurance. Bank of Ireland’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Davy (Wealth and Capital Markets) and New Ireland Assurance, will be part of this new…

Tuesday, Jul 9

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Bank of Ireland warns customers on holiday to be extra vigilant for fraud

Take a minute to put these dedicated 24/7 emergency contact numbers into your phone before you start your holiday Report lost cards or suspicious activity quickly – Bank of Ireland’s fraud team is available 24/7 by calling 1800 946 764 …

Thursday, Jul 4

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Spending Rises Swiftly as the Taylor Effect Sweeps Dublin

Impact of ‘Swiftonomics’ sparks 17% total rise in Dublin spending Teenagers avoid a ‘Cruel Summer’ to lead the spending stakes Outlay soars in record stores and on streaming sites thanks to Taylor’s tunes After a record breaking 3-night…

Monday, Jul 1

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Bank of Ireland recruiting for 100 technology roles

Roles across data, delivery management, engineering, resilience and cyber Progressive and inclusive HR policies, flexible working, and competitive pay Bank of Ireland is recruiting for 100 technology roles to support digital projects…

Friday, Jun 28

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Bank of Ireland celebrates Pride at College Green

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Organised by the Bank’s With Pride Colleague Network, Bank of Ireland this week celebrated Pride at College Green. Bank of Ireland has a range of active colleague networks which support the Bank on policy and process improvements in…

Thursday, Jun 27

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Irish Homebuilding Equity Fund raises €55 million to help deliver over 2,500 new homes

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Pictured at the launch of the Irish Homebuilding Equity Fund fund are Rebekah Brady, Deputy Director, Head of Investment, ISIF; Ken McCullagh, CEO, Pearl; and Aishling Donnellan, Associate Director, Property Finance, Bank of Ireland. Lack…

Wednesday, Jun 26

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Bank of Ireland appoints Marie Meehan to lead 61-branch network in West, Midlands & North East

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26 June 2024 – Bank of Ireland has appointed Marie Meehan to the role of Area Director for the West, Midlands and North East, which includes over 500 colleagues and 61 branches across 14 counties. Marie has more than 20 years’ experience…

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Less than half of LGBTQ+ people say they feel confident about financial situation in the next 12 months

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Pictured along with Oisín O’Reilly, CEO, Outhouse Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre are Oliver Wall, Group Chief of Staff, Bank of Ireland, Aine McCleary, Chief Customer Officer, Bank of Ireland and Ailish Byrne, Co-Chair of Bank of Ireland’s With…

Tuesday, Jun 25

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Bank of Ireland Launches New Enviroflex Partnerships with West Cork Co-ops

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Bank of Ireland has launched a new partnership with Bandon, Drinagh and Lisavaird Co-ops to offer the Enviroflex loan package to its milk suppliers. Following a successful launch of Enviroflex last year, the sustainability linked loans are…

Monday, Jun 24

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Bank of Ireland urges music fans to act ‘Swiftly’ on ticket scams

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Be alert to messages or adverts for sold-out tickets Seller may be looking for a quick sale and can’t meet in person With Taylor Swift’s Dublin concerts approaching, and a host of summer festivals starting, Bank of Ireland is warning…

Tuesday, Jun 18

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Bank of Ireland Emphasises Support for Irish Agriculture as it Launches Two White Papers on Key Sectoral Developments

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Bank of Ireland today emphasised its support for the Irish agriculture industry at the launch of two white papers on the development of the biomethane sector, and supporting the sustainable transition of the agrifood sector. Supporting…

Monday, Jun 17

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Bank of Ireland Launches New Enviroflex Partnership with Aurivo Co-op

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Pictured at the launch of Aurivo’s new Enviroflex partnership with Bank of Ireland are; Michael O’Brien, Head of Farm Enterprises, Aurivo, Susie Crawford, Head of Sustainability, Bank of Ireland Business Banking; Mark Glennon, Agri Manager…

Friday, Jun 7

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Statement from Bank of Ireland in respect of two advertising issues

Friday 7 June – Two advertisements which Bank of Ireland produced in 2023, and which appeared in a mix of print, radio and in-branch advertising between 10 September and 24 November 2023, did not meet the standards of the Consumer…

Wednesday, Jun 5

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Philanthropic funding at DCU to drive further research on Autism education and neurodiversity

Dublin City University has announced a significant new programme of philanthropically funded research on autism education and neurodiversity at DCU Institute of Education. Four PhD scholarships are to be created, as well as a six-month…

Wednesday, May 29

Bank of Ireland increases 1 and 2 year deposit rates

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New 2-year fixed-term deposit rate for personal and business customers of 3.00% (5.98% return over full 2-year term) New 1-year fixed-term deposit rate for personal and business customers of 2.50% No upward limit on funds that can be…

Tuesday, May 21

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71% of Irish Food Businesses are Investing in New Products According to 2024 Love Irish Food and Bank of Ireland SME Food Barometer

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Love Irish Food and Bank of Ireland today published the 2024 Food Barometer which shows that 71% of Irish food businesses are planning to launch new products or services in the next 12 months. Pictured in the fields of Sussed Nutrition Ltd…

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Rise in Purchase Scams Duping Consumers

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Bank of Ireland responds to a 32% increase in purchase scams Fraudsters capitalising on rise in online shopping and lack of industry action Consumers are reminded to Stop, Think and Check! Bank of Ireland is warning consumers about a new…

Wednesday, May 1

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Majority of consumers are making efforts to achieve energy efficiency

Pictured along with Baz Ashmawy at the launch of Bank of Ireland’s new online energy efficiency hub to support customers with energy efficiency are Aine McCleary, Chief Customer Officer, Bank of Ireland and Susan Russell, CEO Retail…

Monday, Apr 29

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Bank of Ireland discloses criteria for classifying sustainable finance and investment

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Sustainable Finance Framework provides greater transparency and will help the Bank report on progress and identify potential new products Bank of Ireland’s sustainable finance rose 35% to €11.1bn in 2023, led by green mortgages 29 April…

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Bank of Ireland investing additional €34 million in customer service improvements

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Investment will overhaul telephony and other systems leading to faster customer service More services available 24/7, with voice biometrics improving security and efficiency Latest investment follows announcement of €60 million spend on…

Friday, Apr 26

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Bank of Ireland expands series of fraud awareness events

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13 more events planned to end of May Commitment to hold fraud awareness event in every county this year Bank of Ireland is expanding its series of fraud awareness events, with 13 more branch events planned to the end of May. The events…

Thursday, Apr 25

Bank of Ireland to spend over €4 million on financial literacy to end 2025

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Financial Wellbeing Index indicates decline of 4% in financial literacy among 18 to 24 year olds One quarter of the general population surveyed had ‘poor’ financial literacy, scoring lower than 38% in a financial literacy test Bank aims to…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Bank of Ireland Announces New Five-Year Sponsorship Agreements of Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster Rugby

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Fresh agreement underlines the Bank’s commitment to the continued development of both Men’s and Women’s rugby across all levels of the game Bank of Ireland today announced new five-year extensions of its sponsorships of the four Irish…

Friday, Apr 12

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Over one million customers warned of the dangers of Investment Fraud

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Bank of Ireland has written to over one million personal and business customers this week to warn them of the risks of investment fraud. The warning comes as research has revealed that Irish consumers are being targeted by scammers with…

Tuesday, Apr 9

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Bank of Ireland redesigns fixed rates with ‘EcoSaver Mortgage’

Bank of Ireland transforms pricing of fixed rate mortgages to align with Building Energy Ratings (BER) The only product in the market that rewards all homeowners who have a BER Bank of Ireland is redesigning the pricing structure of its…

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Bank of Ireland has range of supports for farmers as wet weather persists

As the wet weather persists Bank of Ireland is urging farmers with concerns to engage as soon as possible with their accountant or Bank of Ireland financial adviser to explore the range of flexible financing options available to help deal…

Monday, Apr 8

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MyHome.ie Property Price Report: Intense homebuyer demand for limited stock increases market heat

National asking prices up 6.5% over the year, the fastest rate of inflation growth since Q3 2022 Annual asking prices in Dublin have accelerated to 7.2%, while prices outside of Dublin are up 5.5% Homebuyers (first-time buyers and movers)…

Thursday, Mar 28

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J1 Students Beware – ‘Money Mules’ can face criminal records and travel restrictions

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Recruitment of students and young people via social media channels on the increase Consequences for money mules can include restricted travel Restrictions to future banking applications can also apply “It’s J1 planning season but for many…

Friday, Mar 22

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48% of neurodivergent people have not disclosed their condition in work, according to Red C poll

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Pictured (L-R) at the launch of Bank of Ireland’s Neuroinclusion Strategy in Baggot Plaza Dublin from are Kurt Schoffer, CEO auticon, Bank of Ireland colleague, Aoife Ogden, Neale Richmond, TD, Minister for Employment Affairs, Stefanie…