The Finance Minister says the closure of more than a third of Bank of Ireland branches is a reflection of a big change in how people bank.
A total of 88 branches around the country will close today following the Bank’s announcement last March, including nine in Cork - the most of any county in the country.
Branches in Glanmire, Bantry, Cobh, Dunmanway, Kanturk, Millstreet, Mitchelstown and Youghal are all closing.
It’s part of a shift towards online services while some transactions will now be available through the post office.
Paschal Donohoe says while it’s a commercial decision, he knows it’s a difficult day for many:
