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Decline of cash 'a bigger issue than we think', warns councillor
WorldDonegal Municipal District meeting
Cllr Micheál Naughton warned that the shift towards cashless payments is a bigger issue than people think, and could leave older supporters behind.
He cited the cashless ticketing system at Donegal GAA games as an example of the growing trend away from cash.
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Key Takeaways
- Older people are concerned about the decline of cash
- A Donegal councillor has raised concerns about the decline of cash in Ireland
- The councillor believes the issue needs a wider debate
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Expected Outcomes
- A wider debate about the decline of cash in Ireland
Why It Matters
The shift towards cashless payments could have significant implications for older people and those who rely on cash
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Timeline of this story
- Sep 11Donegal Daily (IE): A Donegal councillor with a 'bee in his bonnet on cash' has said Ireland needs a wider debate about the growing shift towards cashless payme
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