Unofficial industrial action by some Brinks Allied staff may cause up to 200 non-branch ATM machines to run out of cash over the Bank Holiday weekend.
The machines affected are in the East including Dublin, the North East and the South East regions. People in the affected areas will be able to access cash at branch and retailer ATMs in a variety of locations but not in stand-alone ATM sites.
Customers with Laser Cards are advised to use the cashback facility when purchasing goods and services.
Brinks is one of the main security cash delivery companies that replenish ATMs in the State. Customers are advised that the dispute affects some AIB, Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank ATMs.
The security company was in discussions with Siptu last night over a plan to introduce new vehicles and procedures. Workers refused to use the new vehicles, citing health and safety issues.
Security van crews claim the new vehicles offer less protection for staff than the vehicles currently being used. The union says staff are happy to work normally using the old vehicles pending talks to discuss new new vehicles and procedures with the company.
The Labour Relations Commission has indicated that it is willing to become involved in an early hearing of the issues if required.
The three main banks affected by the industrial action, Bank of Ireland, Ulster Bank and AIB say they expect minimal disruption as the ATMs affected are all off site, stand-alone units.