Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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144. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the protections in place for those attending the post office, especially those in the vulnerable category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39600/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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An Post has played a valuable role in its commitment to rural communities and to the elderly and vulnerable in our society during the pandemic. Post Offices have implemented a number of practical measures to safeguard customers and staff, including the provision of PPE for staff, the installation of protective screens between counter positions and enforcement of social distancing for customers. Display boards, floor signs and staff remind customers to remain apart from other people while in the post office. All staff have access to personal issue hand sanitiser and receive regular communications and updates from the company.

Departmental officials have been in ongoing engagement with An Post to ensure that they are in a position to continue to provide essential services in the current environment.