Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I understand the Deputy's concern at the rumours that have been circulating, particularly in Cork. This was the subject of a Topical Issue matter last week. As the Deputy is aware, An Post has gone through a very difficult period and had to restructure its business substantially and increase the price of stamps. As part of the restructuring, one of the mail centres will be closed. That was integral to the labour agreement negotiated in September 2017. Some of the savings from the closure were allocated to the payment of increased wages at that time. This decision has long been flagged by An Post, which is a commercial State body. It will be a matter for the board to make a decision on this and it has indicated that a decision will not be taken until 2019.

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