Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 553: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has devolved complete responsibility to an Post in the determination of policy relating to the closure of post offices; if he has policy input on such matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39575/08]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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It is Government policy that An Post remains a strong and viable company, in a position to compete in a liberalised market, provide a high quality, nationwide postal service and maintain a nationwide, customer-focussed network of post offices. The Programme for Government sets out the clear objective of ensuring the continuation of a viable and sustainable nationwide post office network.

Matters relating to the post office network, including the closure of post offices, are an operational matter for the Board and management of An Post. This is set out in section 12 of the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act 1983.