Unofficial industrial action by some Brinks Allied staff may cause up to 200 non-branch ATM machines to run out of cash over the coming 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 is in discussions with SIPTU this evening over a plan to introduce new vehicles and procedures. Workers refused to use the new vehicles today, 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.
A spokesperson for Bank of Ireland said approximately 93 ATMs may be affected, depending on the level of demand.
Ulster Bank said they expect "very minimal disruption", with only 22 ATMs affected. A spokesperson said it will have no affect on its branches or on instore/retailing.
Approximately one third of AIB's off site ATMs, 60 in total, may be affected, depending on demand. A spokesperson said the stand-alone units affected are in parts of Dublin, Wicklow and Wexford.
Both Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank said the industrial action today came as a surprise. Ulster Bank said they were informed by telephone yesterday morning that there may be industrial action.