John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes, they would prefer the stroke of a pen. When dealing with community and society the Government needs to understand that. I would hope that will be reflected in the work of the CSO and in the Minister of State's work in Europe and with other Departments. Decisions by the banks to close branches and take away cash machines showed that there is a clear misunderstanding of the demands of the public. At every chance he gets, Deputy Durkan raises the absence of an ATM in Leinster House but no one seems to be listening.