Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 20 July 2016

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources

An Post: Discussion with Chairperson Designate

5:00 pm

Photo of Hildegarde NaughtonHildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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I thank Mr. Divilly for his statement. As he is aware, there is a lot of concern about the rural post office network. Will he expand on the Kerr report and outline what services he would see the post office network using? How best could this committee support Mr. Divilly in his role with regard to the future of the post office network? Mr. Divilly made reference to the five-day, next-day delivery service and the concerns regarding the profitability and sustainability of that service. What rate per letter does he think needs to be charged in order to make that service profitable? If it is not feasible to increase the charge, are there other measures that could be considered?