AIB performs u-turn on plans to turn 70 branches into cashless outlets

AIB has decided not to proceed with plans to turn 70 branches into cashless outlets.

The Carrickmacross and Castleblayney branches were among the 70 that were due to to turn cashless, taking effect from the 21st of October.

In a statement, the bank says it recognises 'the customer and public unease that this has caused'.

It says it will retain its 170-branch network in its entirety.