Local TD accuses exiting Banks of not adequately assisting customers looking to change accounts
A Sligo Leitrim TD says the imminent closure of Ulster Bank and KBC is causing severe stress for many people across the north west. Independent TD Marian Harkin says the banks that are about to exit the Irish market are not doing enough to assist customers with moving their…
Harkin urges Government to safeguard cash services in banks
A Sligo Leitrim TD believes that it’s clear that banks are trying to move more and more people online. It’s after the Financial Services Union says banks are deliberately making in-person banking more difficult. The union which represents staff in the financial sector claims banks are failing their…
Frustration expressed with lack of financial services in Manorhamilton
A public meeting in Manorhamilton last night heard how the erosion of banking services in the town was another attack on rural Ireland. Last night’s meeting was staged in response to the closure of the Bank of Ireland branch and the decision by AIB to withdraw over the counter…
Banks & Insurance Companies to contribute to Mica Fund
Homes impacted by the Mica or pyrite conditions in Donegal and Sligo could be line to recieve contributions from banks and insurance companies. The Housing Minister says good progress is being made in talks on changes to the scheme. Homeowners across the west and north west of the Country…
Harkin: Gov’t must get involved in bank closures
Independent Sligo/Leitrim TD Marian Harkin says the government should not hide behind the mantra of not having the authority to interfere with commercial business. She pointed out there was no question of not interfering with commercial business when Ireland’s tax payers were forced to fund the financial institutions at the…
New banking models on the way for rural communities
A Sligo Councillor has expressed concern over recent reports linking a merger between Bank of Ireland and An Post. It’s understood that Bank of Ireland is reviewing its branch network, which is leading to fears it is set to close branches in many smaller towns. The bank currently…
Sligo/Leitrim TD wants abolition of tax-free period for banks
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is calling for the decision taken in 2014 that allows banks pay no corporation tax for 20 years to be reversed. Sinn Fein Deputy Martin Kenny is making the call in the aftermath of revelations of the pain and suffering caused to people caught up in the…