Concerns An Post Voluntary Exit Packages Amount To Compulsory Marching Orders

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Clare’s Independent TD is expressing concern that the voluntary exit packages being offered to post offices amounts to a compulsory marching order.

Dr Michael Harty has hit out at the government for what he describes as a lack of a firm commitment on the future of Ireland’s network of post offices.

An Post has offered voluntary redundancies to 14 postmasters and postmistresses in Clare, among several nationally.

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Communications Minister Denis Naughten has insisted that the government’s €30 million investment in the network last year is proof of their commitment but Dr Harty isn’t pleased: