Central Bank of Ireland takes further steps to safeguard access to cash

30 June 2026 Press Release

Central Bank of Ireland

Central Bank of Ireland has today launched a new map showing the location of every ATM and cash service points in the country. The public can now also notify the Central Bank if they believe there is insufficient access to cash in their community.

From today (Tuesday 30 June 2026), the public can submit a local deficiency notification through an online form available on the Central Bank's website. The Central Bank will carefully assess each notification, consider the specific circumstances of the local community and assess the proportionality of remediation. If we determine that further cash infrastructure should be provided, we will notify the designated entities that are responsible for addressing this (currently AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB). This new framework represents an important step in implementing the Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Act 2025.

Data published for March 2026 shows that the overall level of cash infrastructure is largely in line with the criteria set by the Minister for Finance. There are around 4,000 ATMs in Ireland and around 1,200 cash service points. However, in certain instances, there may be specific challenges in accessing cash at a more local level. The local deficiencies framework caters for such possibilities.

The public can now access on the Central Bank’s website:

Cash access map showing the location of every ATM and cash service points across Ireland, so people can easily find their nearest point to access cash.
Local deficiency guidelines – with information explaining what constitutes reasonable and effective access to cash and setting out the Central Bank's assessment process.
Local deficiency notification form allowing the public to notify the Central Bank if they think there may be a local access to cash deficiency in their community.

Deputy Governor Vasileios Madouros said: "The Central Bank is committed to ensuring that cash remains available as a means of payment for individuals and businesses across Ireland. Today's publication of the local deficiency guidelines and cash access map follows a public consultation and engagement with stakeholders. It represents an important milestone in our role in implementing the access to cash legislation. While our data shows the overall cash infrastructure is largely in line with the criteria set out by the Minister for Finance, we recognise that localised issues may arise. This new framework caters for the possibility of such local deficiencies, and its implementation is a further step towards safeguarding sufficient and effective access to cash across Ireland.”

View the cash access map, local deficiency guidelines, and local deficiency notification form.