Mr. Brian McGann:

With regard to Bank of Ireland and the arrangements for payment by cheque, we understand people are not being given a choice. They are being informed that the current system is being abolished. As such, they are not being given a choice and, furthermore, they cannot have their payments paid into a post office savings account. Many people use their post office savings account as it does not incur banking charges. We are being told, however, that they will not be allowed this option.