Laws needed to protect ATMs, banking review finds

Paschal Donohoe defends lifting cap on bankers' bonuses

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said pay caps were affecting recruitment for IT, banking risk, and cyber security jobs at the lenders. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

A major review of Irish banking has recommended new legislation to ensure banks provide cash services and ATMs to consumers, communities, and small businesses.

The review has also confirmed the return of bankers' bonuses after they were axed in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crash.