The removal of cash services from local towns and villages would be a serious blow to women experience Domestic Violence.
That's according to a DV specialist at Longford Women's Link, a week on from the AIB cashless branch controversy.
The bank reversed their decision to remove cash and ATM services from 70 locations nationwide, including 4 local branch's following intense backlash.
Financial abuse can take the form of a lack of access to bank accounts and funds, to the close monitoring and questioning of the victims behaviours by the abuser.
Speaking to Daniel Considine on Let's Talk today, Natalie O’Reilly says women living through financial control and abuse rely on access to cash in order to protect both themselves and their families.
Any one affected by the story can contact 24 hour support from the National Freephone Helpline 1800 341 900
Locally Longford Womens link Domestic Violence services can be reached at 043 3341511
Roscommon Safe link at 071 9664200
And in Leitrim ring 071 9141515 for advice and help
