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Is Ireland’s Banking System Dysfunctional?

Is Ireland’s Banking System Dysfunctional?

Update: 2025-11-05
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AIB, PTSB and Bank of Ireland were responsible for 93% of new mortgage lending in September 2025, which is considerably higher than the 60% figure reported in 2018.

Does this suggest that Ireland’s banking system is dysfunctional?

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, spoke to Matt on Wednesday.

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Is Ireland’s Banking System Dysfunctional?

Is Ireland’s Banking System Dysfunctional?