With many people during lockdown increasing their use of contactless payments, more and more it seems like cash has had its day.

Earlier this month, Three mobile announced they were to become the first cashless retailer in Ireland.

While businesses say dealing with cash is expensive, how close is Ireland to becoming a cashless society?

Charlie Weston, personal finance editor Irish Independent, joined The Last Word to discuss.

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