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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: Mr. O'Hara, to put it in context, how many post offices will it impact? What is the number you believe will close as a result of the changes from 1 July/?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: That is approximately 25% of the postmaster network.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: To follow up, what interaction has the Irish Postmasters' Union had with An Post to date about the changes that will happen from 1 July? Why is the transformation payment due to run out on 30 June?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: With the changes from 1 July, what will be the impact on the bottom line, on average? No post office is average, but what is the average figure for the impact on post offices across Ireland? How much will it cost?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: My final question is for both of the witnesses. For the members here, the Grant Thornton report makes it obvious that there is a need for a PSO in terms of what will happen from 1 July. You will hear from the other members, but it is something I would support. Can I return to the Bank of Ireland? Mr. O'Callaghan dealt with it. Mr. O'Hara, what benefit will this relationship with An Post...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: Mr. O'Callaghan spoke about the Bank of Ireland, but how critical or how much of a cliff edge is the 1 July change in the structure of payments to the postmasters from An Post? How much of a cliff edge measure is it for the post office network as we know it?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: I call Senator Gerard Craughwell who has five minutes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: I call Senator Jerry Buttimer who has five minutes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: We are very tight on time.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: It is Senator Buttimer's time.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: In the context of looking for interim supports from 1 July, pending the review group or a formal public service obligation, would that submission come from An Post to the Government? Have the witnesses had any communication from An Post that it is looking at such a submission?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: Have the witnesses been given any indication by the Government of when they will receive the terms of reference for the interdepartmental working group?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: I will move to non-members. I call Senator Carrigy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: The Deputy is. I am going with people who are physically in the building and then I will deal with people in the precincts of the Dáil.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: The Deputy is in the precincts of the Dáil. Is that correct?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: Is the Deputy in the precincts of Leinster House? I will deal with Senator Carrigy first and then come to Deputy Healy-Rae.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: Is the Senator talking about that happening from 1 July? Is it that stark?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: I am coming back to Deputy Healy-Rae. Are you-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: I ask Deputy Cathal Crowe to be quick.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: Discussion (16 Mar 2021)
Kieran O'Donnell: Is Deputy Michael Healy-Rae operating from the precincts?