An Post insists that no decision has been made on the future of the Post Office Network.
It follows newspaper reports today suggesting that 80 branches nationwide could close as part of a range of cost saving measures.
But the company says its currently completing the first in-depth review of the network for many years which will take into account shifting demographics, the changing marketplace for services and the economics for postmasters.
This review will be completed in a number of months.
Clarecastle Postmaster Gerry McMahon has been telling Clare FM’s Fiona Cahill that he can’t see such drastic measures being implemented:
Full Statement From An Post:
An Post is aware of the reports in today’s media concerning the future of the Post Office network. These reports have not come from An Post.
We are currently completing the first detailed, in-depth review of the Post Office Network for many years. This review will take into account shifting demographics, the changing marketplace for services and the economics for postmasters. No decisions have been made while this review is ongoing.
An Post’s intention is to produce a plan for a commercially viable and self-funded network which will meet the needs of citizens across the State. We expect the work to be completed within the next couple of months.
