Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2005
282 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he has proposals to support the development of sub-post offices on the islands and Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17348/05]
View answerI have no statutory responsibility in relation to postal services. However, earlier this month, officials of my Department met officials of An Post to discuss the feasibility of providing automated post office services on a number of islands. As a result of these discussions, An Post is to submit proposals and cost estimates for this initiative. Any such proposals will be evaluated in the context of the funding available to me for island development purposes and the various demands on that funding. No specific proposals are under consideration at this time in relation to the Gaeltacht.
