James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have listened with interest to the Members’ responses. I appreciate and understand the degree of frustration the Deputies and those they represent feel. I will take this away, read into it further and revert to them.

The one point I will make is that I am told An Post engaged with the Department in April 2024 and again in June 2024 seeking approval for these increases. On that level, I am confused as to how this can be the same position as it was 12 months ago, considering there has been significant progress, or certainly engagement, during that time. An Post only asked for this in April and June 2024 so I do not know how it can be the same position as it was 12 months ago, but I am open to clarification on how that may have come about.

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