Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Government discussed this matter this morning and, under certain conditions, it was agreed that the cap would be lifted. The Minister has already pointed out that he wants to save the five-day service for rural Ireland and to protect the delivery of services. The chief executive spoke about the opportunities that exist for An Post in the time ahead to restructure the services it provides and to offer them at the highest level possible. The Minister has already identified the reasons for lifting the postal cap in respect of the shortfall and he has been very clear about protecting the levels of service of the post office network throughout the country. The Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Michael Ring, will report to the House and there is a Cabinet subcommittee meeting, either tomorrow or Monday, at which we will also have the report from Mr. Kerr.

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