Michael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 234: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will bring the 400 rural post offices which are considered non-viable under the ambit of a public service obligation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16625/05]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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The Government and An Post share the objective of maintaining a viable nationwide post office network through a strategy of maximising the volume of public and private sector business handled by the network. Notwithstanding the commercial remit of An Post, there is clear Government recognition of the social benefits of maintaining a nationwide post office network. Accordingly, An Post development strategies for the network will continue to take full account of these social benefits.