Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024: Second Stage
Dail Éireann — 2024-09-26
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Bernard Durkan (FG), Kildare North

I agree with the sentiments expressed by the previous speakers in regard to the availability of convenient cash for the consumer because the consumer or the customer is the most important person. We have learned this on many occasions over the years. A classic example was that we had a cash machine here in this House which was very convenient for many people. It was in a secure place for staff and Members of the House. What happened? During Covid, some wise guy somewhere decided to remove it on the basis that there was very little footfall. We were in the middle of the Covid restrictions. I cannot understand how it was decided and who the person was who made that decision, but I would love to know. If the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach can find out who that person was who took away from customers something they had enjoyed previously, without any reference to customers, I would love to know and if the person would like to come before a committee of the House to explain his or her hurried decision.

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Sitting date: 2024-09-26