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The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland (the ''Group'')

Update on the resolution strategy for the Group

The Single Resolution Board, acting as the Group Level Resolution Authority, and the Bank of England, working together within the Resolution College, have reached a Joint Decision on the group resolution plan for the Group and have advised the Group that their preferred resolution strategy for the Group consists of a single point of entry bail-in strategy through a group holding company. Pursuant to this strategy, the Group expects to establish a holding company (''HoldCo'') which would become the parent company of the Group.

While it is not expected to impact on the Group's reported CET1 ratios, a HoldCo structure may adversely impact the consolidated Group's reported Total Capital and Tier 1 capital ratios. This would arise due to the required de-recognition under Articles 85 and 87 of the Capital Requirements Regulation of a proportion of existing subordinated debt. The impact would depend on the timing of a HoldCo establishment, absolute capital levels and the capital structure at the time of establishment, and any mitigating actions the Group may take. Any impact arising would be eliminated as the relevant subordinated debt is redeemed.

Further details on the expected establishment of a HoldCo, which would require shareholder approval, will be announced in due course.

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For further information please contact:

Bank of Ireland

Andrew Keating Group Chief Financial Officer +353 (0)766 23 5141

Alan Hartley Director of Group Investor Relations +353 (0)766 23 4850

Pat Farrell Head of Group Communications +353 (0)766 23 4770

Forward Looking Statement

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Nothing in this document should be considered to be a forecast of future profitability or financial position and none of the information in this document is or is intended to be a profit forecast or profit estimate. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as at the date it is made. The Group does not undertake to release publicly any revision to these forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or unanticipated events occurring after the date hereof.