An Post have been engaged with my Department regarding their proposal to provide a payment account. There are a number of stages in the approval process that the company must complete, including a statutory consultation with the Minister for Communication, Energy and Natural Resources.
Once the necessary procedures have been completed and following a consultation with the Central Bank of Ireland, a draft Ministerial Order pursuant to Section 67 of the Post and Telecommunications Act, 1983 will be prepared for my consideration.
I understand that the process is at an advanced stage.