Question 1

What does the Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024 do?

Accepted Answer

Establishes framework for sufficient cash access: ATMs within 5-10km and minimum per 100,000 people; allows Minister to review criteria if demand drops >15% annually. Requires ATM deployers and cash-in-transit providers to register with Central Bank; Bank can revoke registration, issue directions, and enforce compliance with set service standards. Central Bank monitors compliance, identifies local cash shortfalls, and can direct designated credit institutions (above market share thresholds) to remedy access gaps.

Question 2

What stage is the Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 10 Jun 2025, the Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024?

Accepted Answer

The Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024 was sponsored by Minister for Finance, and was introduced on 31 Jul 2024.

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