The closure of the Bank of Ireland branch in Moate in recent years removed an on-street ATM from the town. Moate ATM issue: Finance Minister urged to interveneThe ongoing issue of Moate having no ATM after 9pm came into sharp focus again at this month's Athlone Municipal District meeting after one councillor called on the Minister for Finance to urgently consider ATM services for the town as part of new legislation governing access to cash to be brought forward early this year. He called for the support of other Athlone/Moate councillors to write to Minister for Finance Michael McGrath, to consider Moate for additional ATM services as part of new legislation governing access to cash, which is due to be advanced soon. His party colleague Cllr Liam McDaniel agreed to contact the Minister, saying Moate had two banks, now it has none. As it currently stands, ATM services are not regulated, something the Minister believes needs to be addressed.

Source: Irish Independent January 23, 2024 10:58 UTC