Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2012
158. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Finance if full banking services such as a night safe and the lodging of cheques is available to customers of AIB due to the contract the bank has signed with An Post to continue banking services at local post offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42986/12]
View answerAIB has informed me that it is working with An Post on expanding its existing relationship to offer enhanced services, specifically cheque lodgements for personal and business customers, in c. 100 Post Offices in branch closure locations. The enhanced service does not include access to night safe facilities in Post Offices. Night safe facilities will continue to remain available in AIB's remaining network of branches. However the bank informs me that there are decreasing levels of usage of night safe facilities by customers. In addition, AIB is working with An Post to explore the potential of offering this enhanced service in other An Post locations in surrounding towns to closure locations where AIB does not have a presence.
