IXUS, I'm afraid I really have to dis-agree with you, Most garages I know have there dealing's through AIB bank and there new building loans also,however most people with a good history are given finance with Bank of Ireland or Lombard because the rates are better.
bacchus, I've read that it might have been a claus on the policy when she took it out that if she didn't go full term there would be a penalty, As there is if you change banks for you mortgage or if you pay off your T.V. in dixons.