Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 November 2006
109 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the Government strategy on the post office network; if he will provide the full list of the closures to date in 2006 and the number of post offices, sub-post offices and postal agents on 1 January and 21 November 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38847/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs set out clearly in the Programme for Government, this Government and the Board of An Post are committed to the objective of ensuring the continuation of a viable and sustainable nationwide post office network.
In line with this objective, I asked the company to ensure that any strategy for the development of the company should ensure the long-term viability of the post office network. It is in this context that the Government recently gave approval for An Post to enter into a joint venture with Fortis, with a view to providing a variety of financial services through the post office network and improving income for both An Post and postmasters.
The closure of individual post offices is in the first instance a matter for the board and management of the company and one in which I have no function. According to An Post the following is the full list of closures to date in 2006.
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16 Sub-Office closures in 2006 |
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Brandon, County Kerry |
Martinstown, County Limerick |
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Tomhaggard, County Wexford |
Kildinan, County Cork |
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Grangecon, County Wicklow |
Boholas, County Roscommon |
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Church Cross, County Cork |
Bornacoola, County Leitrim |
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Crosspatrick, County Tipperary |
Carrigrohane, County Cork |
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Drumcree, County Westmeath |
Holycross Kilmallock, County Limerick |
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Cranford, County Donegal |
St. Margaret’s, County Dublin |
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Fortel, County Offaly |
Whitehall, County Dublin |
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10 Postal Agency closures in 2006 |
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Shannon Harbour, County Offaly |
Bellacorick, County Mayo |
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Derreens, County Mayo |
Kiltormer, County Galway |
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Moneygold, County Sligo |
Askamore, County Wexford |
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Brittas, County Dublin |
Straide, County Mayo |
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Ballylickey, County Cork |
Sherkin Island |
The number of post offices, sub-post offices and postal agents in existence on 1 January and 21 November 2006 is set out in the table below.
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1st Jan. 2006 |
No. |
21st Nov. 2006 |
No. |
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No. of Company Offices |
88 |
No. of Company Offices |
84 |
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No. of Sub-Post Offices |
1,321 |
No. of Sub-Post Offices |
1,281 |
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No. of Postal Agents |
161 |
No. of Postal Agents |
171 |
