Seán Crowe
Question:281 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing plans by An Post to downgrade or close rural post offices; the meetings and discussions he has had with An Post in this regard; if his attention has further been drawn to the vital importance of post offices to the rural community; his views on whether the closure of economically viable post offices is a sensible decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6166/03]