Tom Neville (Limerick County, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have a brief question for Mr. McRedmond relating to the appeals deadline. I ask that An Post considers extending that deadline because communities are trying to get organised and gather as much information as possible. Obviously, they are going to learn from what comes out of this meeting and will want to include that information in their submissions. In that context, I ask An Post to consider extending the appeals deadline. I also ask that An Post considers extending the deadline for some of the impending closures. In some of the villages or areas earmarked for closure, contingency services are being considered by businesses in order to retain footfall. If a post office closes, the people cannot access money. In that scenario, the local shop may want to install an ATM or organise mobile ATM services. We do not want post offices to close before ATMs are provided.