Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 October 2014
162. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has consulted with An Post concerning a business plan for the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39411/14]
View answerIt is Government policy that An Post remains a strong and viable company, in a position to provide a high quality postal service and maintain a nationwide customer focused network of post offices.
The Board of An Post is required to approve rolling five-year business and financial plans each year in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. I understand that the company has begun work on the plan for 2015-2019 and my Department will be engaging with the company over the coming weeks as this plan is being finalised.
In addition, a whole-of-government review of the scope for providing additional public services through local post offices is currently underway under the auspices of the Cabinet Committee on Social Policy. An Post is aware that this review is ongoing and engagement with the company is being undertaken when and as appropriate.
