Bank of Ireland offers to help "vulnerable customers" with cash withdrawals less than €700

Move is a partial climbdown from announcement over restrictions on counter transactions

Help for the vulnerable? Pic: RollingNews.ie

Bank of Ireland has partially climbed down after being heavily criticised for new restrictions on over-the-counter transactions.

Following widespread condemnation, including public disapproval from Finance Minister Michael Noonan, the bank appeared to soften its stance on how it would handle cash transactions under €700.

In a statement the bank said: "Vulnerable customers, together with those elderly customers who are not comfortable using self-service channels or other technology solutions, will be assisted by branch ...