Postmasters have reacted angrily to a call from the Department of Social Protection encouraging people to receive welfare payments directly into their bank accounts.
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The Irish Postmasters' Union says the move undercuts the post office network by driving people away from it.
Social welfare payments form a key part of their revenue streams, accounting for 30% of all business.
Clarecastle man and Limeick-based postmaster Tom O'Callaghan feels that hurting this income in any way threatens the viability of post offices.
