March 21, 2024
MEP MacManus meets Commissioner McGuinness as part of “Right to Cash” Campaign

MEP MacManus meets Commissioner McGuinness as part of “Right to Cash” Campaign

Midlands Northwest MEP Chris MacManus has met with EU Commissioner for Financial services, financial stability and Capital Markets Union, Mairéad McGuinness in Brussels to discuss the EU‘s proposal on protecting cash and his own Right to Cash campaign. 

MacManus said:

“This was an important meeting as Commissioner McGuinness is the Commissioner responsible for the EU’s proposals on protecting cash. As one of six key MEPs shaping the new laws on protecting cash I was able to give her an update on our progress in the European Parliament.”

“The Commission’s original proposal was weak in some respects. It needed strengthening in areas  such as the banning of “No Cash” signs and allowing for loopholes. So far I am making excellent progress in removing these exemptions, so that cash really is a right and not a privilege.”

“I also took the opportunity to brief the Commission on my campaign in Ireland on the Right to Cash which will continue.  This is a core part of my work and my approach is that people have the right to use cash, no ifs, no buts. That is my message whether in Brussels with the Commission or at home in our villages and towns.” ENDS 

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