He claims people are left with no bank and no reliable ATM.
Westmeath businesses and local residents are being affected by the lack of access to cash.
That's the view of Local Election Candidate in Moate, Michael O'Brien, who wants to see an on-street ATM re-instated in the town.
The closure of Moate's Bank of Ireland branch in 2021 saw the removal of two ATMs, and Mr. O'Brien claims the area has been left with limited access to cash.
The Independent rep says people do not want to see cash done away with: