‘No talks’ with US banks on move here

There has been no discussions between the Irish Central Bank and any US banks about a possible relocation to Dublin if the UK leaves the EU, according to sources. 

The Financial Times newspaper has reported over the past few days that a number of big US banks that have European headquarters in London could potentially move to Dublin if the UK leaves the EU following a referendum planned for 2017.

The Central Bank declined to comment on the piece. However, a source close to the Central Bank said there has been no discussions between the Irish regulator and US banks on this issue.