A North Clare postmaster says a potential Government subvention for the post office network could allay fears of potential widespread closures across the country.
It’s understood the State’s preparing to pay post offices up to €1,000 a month to keep them open, in what would be the first time such a support package has been offered.
An 8.5 million euro support package postmasters which was delivered last July is to run out at the end of this year.
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Speaking with Clare FM’s Josh Prenderville, Ennistymon postmaster and local Fianna Fail Councillor Shane Talty believes there’s still a public desire to maintain a strong post office network.
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