Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The only people who can protect the future of post offices are the communities who use them. The Government has already outlined the opportunities and options open for consideration as to how post offices can be maintained. Believe me, the Government does not want to close any post office. The only community that can keep them on a sustainable path is the local community. It will not be too long before this business development group reports. Every opportunity will be given to encourage the continuation of post offices, although the situation has changed radically, as the Deputy knows.

See this speech in context