asked the Minister for Finance the net taxable profits of the four main banking groups in each of the past three years.
Written Answers. - Banking Groups' Profits.
320.
The profits before taxation of the four main banking groups for the past three years were as follows:—
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Banking Group |
Profit before Taxation |
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£ million |
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Twelve Months ended 31 March |
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1979 |
1978 |
1977 |
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Allied Irish Banks Ltd. |
40.984 |
34.456 |
22.968 |
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Bank of Ireland |
46.910 |
42.852 |
32.461 |
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Year ended 31 December |
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1978 |
1977 |
1976 |
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Northern Bank Ltd. |
11.074 |
9.192 |
9.381 |
|
Ulster Bank Ltd. |
13.200 |
10.842 |
7.230 |