Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 December 2014
206. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which the need to enhance the role of An Post continues to feature in discussions with relevant bodies or agencies with a view to possible increased use of postal service infrastructure as a means of providing increased services to the community nationally in both urban and rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47666/14]
View answerIt is Government policy that An Post should remain 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 in the community. Currently, there is a whole-of-government review under the auspices of the Cabinet Committee on Social Policy exploring the scope for providing additional public services and securing new lines of business through the post office network. I have engaged with both An Post and the Irish Postmasters’ Union concerning this review as and when appropriate.
