24 Apr 2012, 15:46
The Joint Committee on Communications, Natural Resources and Agriculture will hear from Donal Connell, Chief Executive Officer of An Post tomorrow Wednesday 25 April.
Chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee Andrew Doyle TD said: “Our Committee has an important oversight role in considering the policy issues of public bodies. Encompassing postal, communication, retail and financial services, An Post is one of Ireland's largest companies directly employing over 10,000 people. Through its network of post offices, it plays practical and enriching role in Irish life.
“Proposals to enhance the range of services offered by An Post will no doubt be discussed at the meeting. In February for instance, the Irish Postmasters Union delivered a strong argument on how the Post Office, deeply rooted and trusted in the communities they serve, could play a central role in providing the unbanked with a basic bank account.
“Committee Members will engage with Mr Connell on how the network of rural post offices, so crucial to the fabric of rural life in Ireland in particular, is best sustained. Of particular concern to Members are the levels of analysis and rigour applied when decisions are made on closing certain post offices. Given the impact of these closures on the citizens we serve, Members will be particularly keen to press the CEO on the transparency in An Post’s decision making processes. ”
The meeting takes place in Committee Room 2, Leinster House 2000, at 10 am tomorrow Wednesday 25 April.
Committee proceedings can be followed live at: http://bit.ly/24YmPI
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paul.hand@oireachtas.ie
Committee Membership
Deputies
Tom Barry, Fine Gael
Michael Colreavy, Sinn Fein
Pat Deering, Fine Gael
Andrew Doyle, Fine Gael
Martin Ferris, Sinn Fein
Noel Harrington, Fine Gael
Martin Heydon, Fine Gael
Colm Keaveney, Labour Party
Mattie McGrath, Independent
Michael McNamara, Labour Party
Michael Moynihan, Fianna Fail
Éamon Ó Cuív, Fianna Fail
John O’Mahony, Fine Gael
Ann Phelan, Labour Party
Thomas Pringle, Independent
Senators
Michael Comiskey
Paschal Mooney
Pat O’Neill
Mary Ann O’Brien
Brian Ó Domhnaill
John Whelan