Cork gastropub The Barn defends 'no-cash, card-only' policy

Paul Dolan, owner of The Barn in Glanmire, Cork, defended his card-only policy for accepting payment, saying that he put the cost of accepting cash at 16%.

Paul Dolan, who runs The Barn in Glanmire, Cork, spoke out after a fresh round of controversy over the policy flared up on social media. Picture: Denis Minihane

The owner of a gastro-pub has defended his ‘no-cash, card-only' policy, insisting that it has ensured lower prices for his customers.

Paul Dolan, who runs The Barn in Glanmire, Cork, spoke out after a fresh round of controversy over the policy flared up on social media in the wake of criticism from one diner.