Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 December 2014
135. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will review the contract with An Post to ensure that An Post is fulfilling its commitment under the service level agreement with reference to the 15 km buffer zone for social welfare recipients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47986/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the contract for the provision of cash payment services An Post are required to ensure that 95% of social welfare customers are within 3 kms of an Outlet in an urban area, and 95% of social welfare customers are within 15 kms of an Outlet in a rural area. I am advised that An Post, using the GeoDirectory database, verifies that this requirement is being met and even exceeded regarding the 95% coverage requirement.
