Bank of Ireland Act, 1791

Dividends to be made as herein.

IV. And be it further enacted, That the said corporation shall and may, from time to time, make and pay the like dividends to the proprietors of the said additional stock, as they shall make and pay to the proprietors and holders of the present stock of the said corporation, the first of which dividends shall commence from such time, as shall be specified in the proposals or terms to be offered for such subscription by the said court of directors.