The Central Bank of Ireland has launched a national cash access map showing every ATM and cash service point in the country and has opened a new process for the public to report suspected local deficiencies in access to cash. The measures form part of the implementation of the Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Act 2025. Under the framework, the Central Bank will assess each notification, consider local circumstances and the proportionality of remediation, and, where it finds that additional infrastructure is needed, notify the designated entities responsible for addressing the issue. The Central Bank said data for March 2026 show overall cash infrastructure is broadly aligned with the criteria set by the Minister for Finance, with around 4,000 ATMs and about 1,200 cash service points nationwide. It added that local access problems can still arise, which the new framework is designed to address. The resources now available on its website include the cash access map, local deficiency guidelines explaining what constitutes reasonable and effective access to cash and how assessments will be carried out, and an online notification form. The designated entities currently responsible for remediation are AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB.
Central Bank of Ireland2026-06-30
Central Bank of Ireland launches cash access map and public notification framework for local cash shortages
The Central Bank of Ireland has launched a cash access map covering every ATM and cash service point and has opened a public notification process for suspected local cash access deficiencies. It will assess reported gaps and, where necessary, require remediation from the designated banks. March 2026 data show overall infrastructure broadly meets the Minister for Finance's criteria, despite potential local shortfalls.