Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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360. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on correspondence regarding cost saving and the post office network (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33330/13]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Operational matters including cost savings in relation to the post office network are a matter for the Board and management of An Post and not one in which I have a statutory function.

I am, however, conscious that An Post faces a difficult financial position and cost containment is part of its strategy to operate in a financially sustainable manner. I fully support all measures taken by the Company to place it on a sustainable long term financial footing. This includes the identification of new business opportunities which can make a commercial return as well as necessary cost containment.