Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

Given the number of post office closures all over the country, alarm has been expressed by those concerned about the future of the postal service. In addition, both unions and management have expressed the view that political leadership is required in this regard. When I asked the Taoiseach about the present whereabouts of the postal services (miscellaneous provisions) Bill he said it fell off the wagon. That is his quote, not mine. In view of the fact that the wagon is now on the move, will the Tánaiste peer under it to find out if it is intended to reintroduce that Bill? That legislation is crucially required.

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