John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Griffin might classify it as 2,800 out of 800,000. Without doubt, it sounds small but one must understand that it is seen as a threat by the individual post offices whose clients have received the letter, against the history of the closures of post offices. Even today, as we discuss this, we do not know how much An Post has invested in broadband to ensure each post office is at the cutting edge of broadband technology. I agree the Department of Social Protection would be the first to be criticised for not reducing its cost in terms of payment but everyone in this House has to apply a certain degree of common sense also. Not everyone has a computer or smartphone so a balance has to be struck. I hope that it is being struck in the context of the work of the various committees.