Bank of Ireland says defaulted loans fell by €800 million in Q3

The bank said defaulted loans fell by €800 million in the third quarter to €12.5 billion

Bank of Ireland said trading is in line with expectations

Bank of Ireland said defaulted loans fell by €800 million in the third quarter to €12.5 billion, reflecting progress in finding solutions for customers who are in financial difficulty.

In a trading statement, the bank said it was trading in line with expectations and enjoying "good momentum" across all its businesses.

"The macroeconomic environment and outlook in Ireland and the UK, which are our key markets, continue to be favourable," the bank said. ...