Taoiseach Micheál Martin has called on AIB to reconsider their decision to terminate cash services at 70 branches.
The move has led to outrage due to the impact it would have on rural communities with AIB customers in Kerry having to travel up to 70km if they want to access cash services.
Speaking in Singapore, Mr Martin said: “They should reconsider, they should reflect and I think they need to consider the people who have been loyal and strong customers of the banks down through the years, in particular, more senior generations and I think the economics for many towns is a factor as well.
