BKIR.L Regulatory News (BKIR)

Name of applicant:

The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland

Name of scheme:

Sharesave Scheme (SAYE), Executive Stock Option Scheme (ESOS), Long Term Performance Stock Plan (LTPSP)/Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP).

Period of return:

From:

1 January 2016

To:

30 June 2016

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

SAYE: 4,798,777

ESOS: 8,146,405

LTPSP/LTIP: 1,859,390

Plus:  The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

None

Less:  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

None

Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

SAYE: 4,798,777

ESOS: 8,146,405

LTPSP/LTIP: 1,859,390

The above schemes have now been closed and there are no options outstanding in respect of them. Consequently the block listing facility for the securities not yet issued and allotted under the schemes is in the process of being discontinued.

Name of contact:

Helen Nolan - Group Secretary

Telephone number of contact:

+ 353 76 623 4710