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Banking 365 votes for industrial action

Staff at the 24 hour banking arm of Bank of Ireland have voted for industrial action over payment for extra work during the euro changeover period.

Staff at Banking 365 have been offered a sum of £300 and increased overtime compared to £750 paid to staff in the main branch network. Industrial action is set for December 28.

Around 160 staff out of 250 are members of the IBOA at Banking 365.

A spokeswoman for Bank of Ireland would not comment on the impact the action could have on the 278,000 customers who use its 24 hour banking service.

The bank believes there is still time to solve the dispute and is prepared to explore options but thinks that staff in Banking 365 should not receive the same deal as other staff as they do not have to deal with the cash end of the changeover process.