Our future is bright, say BoI chiefs

BANK OF IRELAND'S Irish businesses have performed strongly so far this year and a good performance is expected for the year as a whole, shareholders at the bank's annual general meeting were told yesterday.

Chairman Laurence Crowley said economic trends were positive in Ireland and Britain and the bank's British operations would benefit from a cost-cutting programme.

He added the bank did not see itself as a takeover target and ruled out talks with potential buyers.