asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will review the present policy of phasing out postman posts and replacing them with a motorised post.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Motorised Post.
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Postal delivery arrangements are kept under continuing review. Part-time posts are merged into full-time motorised posts only where the savings to the Department are substantial and better-paid full-time employment is created.
Would the Minister say if there are definite savings as a result of bringing in the motorised system?
There have been consistently.
How many persons and jobs?
It does involve savings, yes, and it always has involved savings.