Banking Sector

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2020

Tuesday, 23 June 2020

Questions (644)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

644. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will liaise with the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to determine if An Post will supply point of payment banking cards for social welfare recipients who do not have bank cards and accounts to use point of payment services in shops that are currently not accepting cash or suggest an alternative for these customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12318/20]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

There is a contract in place between the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection and An Post relating to the cash pay-out of social protection payments over the counter at Post Offices. This is an operational matter directly between both parties and any issues relating to this would be a matter between them.