The computer problems in June and July led to salaries not being paid into accounts, customers not being able to use ATMs, and direct debits not being paid.

Ulster Bank has announced details of a compensation scheme for customers ranging from 25 euros to 120 euros to cover inconvenience, costs related to extra trips to the bank to complete transactions, and charges levied on customers as a result of defaulted payments.

"We set aside a provision of 35 million euros in the second-quarter financial results. These measures will end up costing us tens of millions on top of that," Ulster Bank chief executive Jim Brown told Irish broadcaster RTE.

Brown and RBS chief executive Stephen Hester have waived their bonuses for this year as a result of the fiasco.

RBS revealed in its half year results last month that it will suffer group losses of n as a result of the IT failures.