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BANK OF Ireland (BoI) has appointed an internal candidate, Richie Boucher – head of the bank’s Irish operations – as chief executive to replace Brian Goggin.

Mr Boucher, who joined the bank in 2003, was one of the two leading internal candidates interviewed for the job. Des Crowley, chief executive of the bank’s UK business was also a candidate.