Pat Casey (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Regarding the two previous contributions, the legislation quite clearly details exactly the number of ATMs that are required as a percentage of population. Part of the review process which will happen after the next census will be to establish the use of cash in society. The issues raised by the Senators are clearly dealt with in the legislation in respect of the availability of ATMs. The legislation gives the Department the power to go after the banks if this is not working. All of that is dealt with comprehensively in the legislation.