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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I only have one minute left to squeeze in one final question. As Mr. McRedmond referenced himself, An Post has put a lot into expanding the offering, in particular for financial products. He noted in his opening statement that there is a key new income stream for postmasters, which he believes strengthens post offices as a trusted hub within communities across Ireland. Have the members of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Does Mr. Martin feel there was effective engagement and negotiation in the process surrounding the expansion of services?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I thank Mr. Martin. I appreciate I am over time but I ask that an opportunity be given to An Post to answer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: To get back to the issue of employment status, we hear a lot about the uncertainty of the post office network. As Mr. McRedmond said, postmasters can close up whenever without any guarantees. In that context, has An Post explored the idea of a scheme which would allow An Post to run the post office and directly employ people?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I am asking about closures or potential closures.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Has An Post done that in terms of the viability of self-employment as a potential solution for the prevention of closures.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Sorry, I meant the viability of direct employment as a potential solution for the prevention of closures. Is that something An Post has analysed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: When Mr. McRedmond says it is not viable, was the analysis done externally or was it an internal review?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I appreciate that. It was really just in that context.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Are there any ongoing cases with An Post related to bogus self-employment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Mr. McRedmond mentioned that An Post is a leader in terms of AI deployment. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: What policies and safeguards does An Post have in place around the dangers of AI?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Mr. McRedmond cannot even tell me the specific risks which are prominent within the An Post network in regard to the deployment of AI.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Mr. McRedmond said earlier that An Post was a leader in the deployment of AI. I think those were the words used.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: He does not know the risks of AI.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: I am referring to An Post's deployment of AI.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Has An Post made any connection between the deployment of AI and the potential of the provision of Government or State services? That would be one of my major concerns.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Decision-making is the other area where there would be major concerns. On the point that the audience An Post reaches are people who are not as technically and digitally literate as the mainstream population, I would be very cautious and concerned about the deployment of AI. It is important to see AI in that context. It is very difficult for people to access justice, for example, if there...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 40. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action his Department is taking to provide more bus shelters at bus stops particularly exposed to harsh weather or on large roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34938/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (25 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: 41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action his Department is and will take with regard to Luas operating capacity; how he will support the growing demand for Luas services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34939/25]