AIB sees new lending grow by 11% in 2026 despite geopolitical uncertainty 

CEO Colin Hunt said total lending in the first three months grew to €73.5bn

AIB said it continues to expect its full-year net interest income to be around €3.8bn in 2025. Photographer: Aidan Crawley/Bloomberg

AIB has welcomed a strong start to 2026 with growth in loans partially offsetting its declining net interest income. 

The bank said it is on track to deliver its full-year targets as the Irish economy continues to “perform well” despite geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.