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Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (26 Jun 2025)

Sinéad Gibney: Have you lobbied?

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]

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

Sinéad Gibney: 42. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department is aware of the ongoing infrequency of some older bus routes following the most recent phase of bus connects, such as the 11 bus; the steps his Department is taking to ensure a reliable service for users, and address any barriers to full operation of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34940/25]

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

Sinéad Gibney: I thank all of the witnesses for being here and for submitting their opening statements. I note that in its submission, the Irish Postmasters Union has called for a five-year €15 million annual funding package for the post office network. My first question is for the other two groups represented here today. What is the position of the Department and An Post on the funding that is...

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 six minutes so I ask Mr. Neary to address the specifics of what the Irish Postmasters Union has proposed, the €15 million.

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

Sinéad Gibney: What is An Post's position on what funding is needed for the network and how it can be allocated?

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. My next question is for An Post and the IPU. From my reading of the Karshan ruling and from talking to people working as postmasters, it seems that we really need an examination of whether the status of postmasters as self-employed stands up to the legal tests that we now have. Was there any consultation with postmasters, particularly following on from the test provided...

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

Sinéad Gibney: Mr. Martin said that the IPU has not had consultation with the company. 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: Can I get a response from An Post, please?

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

Sinéad Gibney: Do the witnesses think becoming employees would help address some of the underlying challenges?

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

Sinéad Gibney: Okay.

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. McRedmond.

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.