Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I was sorry to learn, and would be concerned, that the people-owned pillar bank has plans to outsource its loyal bank porters of whom there are over 200 in the country. Many of these staff have over 20 years' service. They are the face of the bank. They are the staff who open and close the branches. They are the ones who often meet and greet customers. I have even seen them being helpful with clients trying to use the new quick-lodge system. I worked in that institution once upon a time and, I hasten to add, that was long before the cowboys invaded the pitch. It is disgraceful trying to removing these staff, who have been so loyal and steadfast to the institution, who have done nothing wrong as regards banking in this country. We should make a protest, which I intend to do, to headquarters in regard to this matter.