10/01/2006
Bank of Scotland to open Ireland-wide network
Bank of Scotland (Ireland) is set to begin opening 46 new branches throughout the island of Ireland over the next 14 months.
On average, three branches will open each month, with the first three launching tomorrow in Ballyfermot, Dun Laoghaire and Limerick, with a Swords branch set to open later this month.
Telephone banking will be available to customers from tomorrow through the Bank's new customer service centre in Dundalk. Online banking will follow next year.
The Bank of Scotland (Ireland) currently employs some 1,200 people out of its main offices in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Waterford, Galway and Belfast, and with the opening of these new branches it could see an increase in job opportunities.
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On average, three branches will open each month, with the first three launching tomorrow in Ballyfermot, Dun Laoghaire and Limerick, with a Swords branch set to open later this month.
Telephone banking will be available to customers from tomorrow through the Bank's new customer service centre in Dundalk. Online banking will follow next year.
The Bank of Scotland (Ireland) currently employs some 1,200 people out of its main offices in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Waterford, Galway and Belfast, and with the opening of these new branches it could see an increase in job opportunities.
(EF/SP)
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