Madam, - For some time now it has been almost impossible to withdraw the desired amount of cash from ATMs in Ireland.
On countless occasions when I wanted withdraw an amount that was not divisible by 50, I have been asked to select another amount, presumably because the machine in question issued only €50 notes or had run out of €20 or €10 notes.
While in another EU country recently, I had the refreshing experience of withdrawing €90 which was dispensed in the very civilised arrangement of a €50 note, a €20 and two €10 notes. Isn't it time our banks enabled their customers to withdraw precisely the amount of money they require, instead of foisting greater amounts on them? - Yours, etc,
ANGELA McKENNA, Artane, Dublin 5.