Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will finish reading the last two page of my speech as it might explain my role. One reason I established the post office hub working group last year was to identify potential models under which the post offices could provide additional services in this new operating environment and act as economic and social hubs in rural areas. The group has finalised its report, which I am bringing to Government shortly. Arising from the work of the group, I believe there is scope for a shared value model of post office, which would see local post offices act a multi-purpose space for the community.

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