'); A new public banking system in Ireland? The Government is being asked to revisit the idea Green Party and Fianna Fáil TDs are calling for the government to revisit the idea of community banking. By Christina Finn Saturday 6 Mar 2021, 9:30 AM Mar 6th 2021, 9:30 AM 24,252 Views 32 Comments Ulster Bank announced it is leaving the Irish banking market last month sparking calls that more competition is needed. Image: Sam Boal Ulster Bank announced it is leaving the Irish banking market last month sparking calls that more competition is needed. Image: Sam Boal PUBLIC BANKS ARE the norm in Europe, so why not here?