Minister Jack Chambers says the NCT must always provide an alternative to electronic payments.

Minister of state Jack Chambers has hit out at NCT Ireland for their recent announcement that their centres are going cashless.

It's become the latest body to announce it will only accept card payments and postal orders in future.

The National Ploughing Championships take place in Laois from September 19th.

Locals have complained that they've been unable to purchase tickets with cash at the matches.

AIB announced the move to go cashless at 70 branches on Tuesday.

Locals are expressing concerns that rural post offices will not be able to cater to the new demand

AIB will make 70 of its 170 branches cashless this autumn, as it claims demand for cash services has dropped and the cost of security has risen.