Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 February 2007
367 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will provide an updated report to Dáil Éireann on negotiations between the Irish Postmasters Union, An Post and his Department; and his hopes for any resulting agreement on the post office network which may emerge. [7366/07]
View answerNeither I nor my Department are involved in discussions with the Irish Postmasters Union and An Post regarding the post office network. I understand however, that negotiations between An Post and the Irish Postmasters Union are at an advanced stage.
368 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the number of sub post offices which have been closed down in each of the past five years; the number in Dublin which have closed down in each of the past five years; the number in Dublin central constituency which have closed down in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7377/07]
View answerPost office closures are a matter for the board and management of An Post and I have no statutory function in the matter. However, An Post has been asked to supply the information requested, which will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
