Facebook eyes up former BoI site

FACEBOOK may take over Bank of Ireland’s former headquarters in Dublin as it looks to double the size of its European base.

It is one option being considered as the social networking giant prepares for a possible $10 billion initial public offering, three people with knowledge of the matter said.

Facebook may move and lease as much as 11,150 sq m of office space in the capital over five years, said the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the information is private.