BANK of Ireland (BoI) was accused of using the first lockdown last year as a “dummy run” for the mass closure of branches. Bank bosses insist no branches will close in the next six months as the shut-downs are set to begin from September. Read MoreAnd it said that 900 An Post offices will offer the bank’s customers access to a range of banking services. But Sinn Féin finance spokesman Pearse Doherty accused the bank of using the first lockdown last year as a “dummy run” for shutting branches. BoI plans to use post offices to provide services to communities where local branches close.

Source: Irish Independent March 23, 2021 16:42 UTC