AN IRISH bank is creating 20 jobs in Medway and pumping £60 million into local businesses over the next five years.

Bank of Ireland Business Finance has underlined Medway’s attractions for financial services by choosing Medway City Estate for one of its new regional offices.

It has recently opened at Sunderland Quay. Ten staff, including regional manager Tim Clucas, from Rainham, have already been recruited, and a further 10 will be needed over the next few months.

Ground Force star Charlie Dimmock launched the new venture at its Cheltenham headquarters.