Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

I also ask the Minister to reconsider. It goes back to Senator O'Toole's point. I am opposed to the closure of rural post offices. They are at the centre of some communities. Senators O'Toole and Hanafin mentioned the other facilities that can used because rural post offices are often privately owned. Closing a rural post office is often the death knell for a rural community.