We want Bank of Ireland to re-open their branches in Monasterevin and Kilcullen after the Covid-19 pandemic and indeed all their smaller branches throughout the country that have closed due to the crisis.
Why is this important?
These smaller branches are a key part of the local economy in towns like Monasterevin and Kilcullen. They are particularly important to older people who are not equipped to follow the trend that the banks are pushing towards online banking.
The presence of a bank in small towns is a key reason why small businesses choose to locate there. They are also an important consideration when people choose to move to rural areas.