Jim Higgins
Question:71 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the number of post offices and sub-post offices which have closed since 1997; and the locations of same. [19261/01]
Written Answers. - Post Office Network.
The present Government policy in relation to post offices is that there should be no closures. However, vacancies within the network do arise as a result of illness, death or retirement. In such cases An Post advertises the post at least twice and actively canvasses for suitable persons to fill the vacant positions. It is only when a suitable candidate for a vacancy cannot be found that a post office is closed on a temporary basis pending an application from such a person. A total of 98 post offices have closed temporarily since 1997 and the dates of closure and locations, as provided to me by the company, are as follows:
Post Office Closures since 1997
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1997 |
Office |
County |
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Ballybeg |
County Donegal |
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Bracklyn |
County Westmeath |
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Cavangarden |
County Donegal |
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Dowth |
County Louth |
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Dromacomer |
County Limerick |
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Grousehall |
County Cavan |
|
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Kilchreest |
County Galway |
|
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Kilmorna |
County Kerry |
|
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Leskinfere |
County Wexford |
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Swans Cross Roads |
County Monaghan |
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The Ward |
County Dublin |
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Toomard |
County Galway |
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Tunnyduff |
County Cavan |
|
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Waterfall, Bantry |
County Cork |
|
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Total14 |
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|
1998 |
Office |
County |
|
Callow |
County Mayo |
|
|
Castlerickard |
County Meath |
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Cuilmore |
County Mayo |
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Drumacrib |
County Monaghan |
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Dunquin |
County Kerry |
|
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Edmondstown |
County Louth |
|
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Glenade |
County Leitrim |
|
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Kilsallaghan |
County Dublin |
|
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Kylemore |
County Galway |
|
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Lough Allen |
County Leitrim |
|
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Loughros Point |
County Donegal |
|
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Parkbridge |
County Wexford |
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Rathcore |
County Meath |
|
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Readypenny |
County Louth |
|
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Tawnylea |
County Leitrim |
|
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Vicarstown |
County Cork |
|
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Whiddy Island |
County Cork |
|
|
Total17 |
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|
1999 |
Office |
County |
|
Gurtymadden |
County Galway |
|
|
Kilmead |
County Kildare |
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Lackamore |
County Limerick |
|
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Lisbealad |
County Cork |
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Brierfield |
County Galway |
|
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Burrin |
County Galway |
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Clontarf |
County Dublin |
|
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Crookedwood |
County Westmeath |
|
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Meath Hill |
County Meath |
|
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Ogonnelloe |
County Clare |
|
|
Total10 |
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|
2000 |
Office |
County |
|
Ahenny |
County Tipperary |
|
|
Ballinglen |
County Wicklow |
|
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Ballyheerin |
County Donegal |
|
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Ballyvourney |
County Cork |
|
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Brosna |
County Offaly |
|
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Buckode |
County Leitrim |
|
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Cahermore |
County Cork |
|
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Cappardoe |
County Tipperary |
|
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Clooney |
County Donegal |
|
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Coolrain |
County Laois |
|
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Corriga |
County Leitrim |
|
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Courtmacsherry |
County Cork |
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Creighanroe |
County Monaghan |
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Derinacarah |
County Cork |
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Derrylane |
County Cavan |
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Dromagh |
County Cork |
|
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Drummin |
County Mayo |
|
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Drumone |
County Meath |
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Fore |
County Westmeath |
|
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Garadice |
County Meath |
|
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Glenlough |
County Cork |
|
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Glenmaquin |
County Donegal |
|
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Gorvagh |
County Leitrim |
|
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Lisronagh |
County Tipperary |
|
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Maddockstown |
County Kilkenny |
|
|
Moneygashel |
County Cavan |
|
|
Mount Uniacke |
County Cork |
|
|
Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock |
County Dublin |
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Shanlaragh |
County Cork |
|
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Srah |
County Mayo |
|
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Strahart |
County Wexford |
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Terenure |
County Dublin |
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Trafrask |
County Cork |
|
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Inishbofin – restricted service since 30/09/00 |
County Galway |
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Total34 |
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2001 |
Office |
County |
|
Albert Avenue, Bray |
County Wicklow |
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Ballickmoyler |
County Laois |
|
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Ballycooge |
County Wicklow |
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Brannockstown |
County Kildare |
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Clonfert |
County Galway |
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Coolea |
County Cork |
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Craggagh |
County Galway |
|
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Cullen |
County Tipperary |
|
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Doaghbeg |
County Donegal |
|
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Donaghmoyne |
County Monaghan |
|
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Donaghpatrick |
County Meath |
|
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Gaybrook |
County Westmeath |
|
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Glantane |
County Cork |
|
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Glenisland |
County Mayo |
|
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Hackballscross |
County Louth |
|
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Halfwayhouse |
County Waterford |
|
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Knockaderry |
County Limerick |
|
|
Lower Baggot Street |
County Dublin |
|
|
Main Street, Bray |
County Wicklow |
|
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Rathmore |
County Kildare |
|
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Riverstick |
County Cork |
|
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Upper Drumcondra Road |
County Dublin |
|
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Western Road |
County Cork |
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Total23 |
Jim Higgins
Question:72 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the number of post offices and sub-post offices in 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995 and 2000. [19262/01]
The number of post offices and sub-post offices in the years listed are as follows:
|
Year |
Company Offices |
Sub Offices |
|
1980 |
95 |
2,078 |
|
1985 |
95 |
2,055 |
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1990 |
95 |
1,951 |
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1995 |
96 |
1,838 |
|
2000 |
97 |
1,817 |
Jim Higgins
Question:73 Mr. Higgins (Mayo) asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if she has received any response from the banks regarding her request that they would subsidise post offices; and, if so, the content of the responses received. [19263/01]
The interdepartmental group, which I established following the publication of the Flynn review of the sub-post office network is at present examining the issues involved in the long-term viability of the network. As part of their work, they are considering the question of a role for, and contribution from, the banking sector towards the long-term future of the post office network. The group is due to report to me next month.