Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

A local business person is well able to make a business decision as to whether it will be viable for him or her to incorporate the postal service into his or her existing business. Such an individual will not take something on that will not be sustainable into the future. Engagement with local businesses is going to be critical; that seems to be the narrative. As Mr. McRedmond said, the consultation process was not taken up by many but, now that the matter is being reported by the media, there will be far more interest. There seems to be far more interest from many local businesses in considering taking on the postal services in their areas.