Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

Question 4: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if there will be any further closures of post offices or sub-post offices; if he will secure a major improvement in labour relations at An Post; if his attention has been drawn to the social responsibilities incorporated in the services provided by An Post and the post offices; if he will take the necessary initiatives to set the postal service on a sound financial footing and in a position to provide a modern, efficient and competitive service in line with the requirements of the business and domestic sector now and in the future; if he will ensure the transaction of the maximum amount of Government business through An Post and the post offices, with particular reference to social welfare payments and Government grants; if he will upgrade all post offices, including sub-post offices, to facilitate modern electronic fund transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14773/05]

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