Government and AIB officials to meet as Taoiseach calls on bank to 'reconsider' cashless decision

The bank said earlier this week that cash withdrawals, ATM, and cheque services would cease at the 70 branches. Picture: Denis Scannell

Officials from the Department of the Taoiseach will meet with AIB next week in a showdown over the bank's decision to to end cash services in 70 branches

Sources said that the meeting had been sought after Michéal Martin told reporters in Singapore that the bank should reconsider the move.