Postal network and welfare payments
Michael Healy-Rae warns that transferring social welfare payments from An Post to financial institutions could threaten the post office network, including Kilgarvan. The Chair says the matter is more suitable for a parliamentary question, and the Taoiseach notes the relevant Bill is already enacted.
I believe at the outset I am supposed to declare what could be perceived as an interest. An Post has been named as the most reputable semi-State body in Ireland. With regard to the Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Act there is a concern that if the Government-----
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I meant to say Bill. If the Government proceeds with its policy-----
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We are talking about the problems of the Kilgarvan post office.
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------to channel social welfare payments out of An Post to financial institutions-----
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-----it could result in closing down our post office network. That is the question.
