AIB Group plc and Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. (together the "Group" or "AIB") announced that Mr. Tom Foley, who has served as an independent non-executive Director of the Group since September 2012 has indicated that he wishes to retire and will not be putting himself forward for re-election at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Group. Accordingly, Mr. Foley will hold office until the conclusion of the 2020 Annual General Meeting, scheduled for 29 April 2020.