Ireland 12-10-2001 Bank of Ireland Wants to Lend Business Ј1bn Bank of Ireland is hoping to lend Ј1bn within five years through a leasing and hire purchase operation launched yesterday. The bank expects to take on 150 staff in three… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here