Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have engaged with the management of An Post on five occasions since I was appointed late last year. In addition to regular engagement between my office and An Post, the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, last spoke formally to the CEO of An Post on Wednesday, 5 July at a meeting held in Leinster House. There is frequent and ongoing engagement with An Post management and staff at official level on all matters of mutual interest. This includes regular scheduled quarterly meetings and governance meetings, in addition to ad hocengagement on issues arising.

The Government is committed to a sustainable An Post and post office network as a key component of economic and social infrastructure throughout Ireland. Meaningful engagement between the company’s management and Department officials is crucial as the company moves to put itself back on a stable financial footing after the combined impacts of Brexit and the pandemic. This engagement also helps An Post to develop strategies to grow its business against a backdrop of e-substitution of mail and the growth of a cashless society.

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