Mairead McGuinness: Cash is on the decline — is a digital euro the answer?

During the pandemic, we saw an acceleration in the use of digital transactions. Yet, in Ireland and other  EU Member States we have a strong attraction to cash.

Sometimes it seems like everything has gone digital — including money.

Want to contact your bank about your mortgage? Use their banking app. Splitting a bill among friends? Scan a QR code on their phone.