I am obliged to say that I am a postmaster of a small post office. Will the Government implement the Grant Thornton report on our post office network? This week our postmasters have been informed of a reduction in their incomes of up to 25%. I ask this under the postal services (amendment) Bill and the Government's commitment to retain our vitally important post office network. I am sure the Taoiseach appreciates how important our post office network is.

The Bill is due for early next year. The previous Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, wrote to all Departments recommending a series of actions that could increase business for post offices and we are aware of the challenges they face.

Does the Taoiseach support our post office network?

We cannot deal with it.

Does he?

I call Deputy Kirk.

I would like to hear him say it.

Not on the Order of Business.

Some 300 post offices closed a number of years ago but that has been seriously reduced and we have recommended a series of actions whereby business can increase in post offices.

The Government has not. The new water charges must be paid through a bank account. Did the Taoiseach know that?

Deputy Healy-Rae is raking it in. He has the Independent Member's allowance and a post office.

I never bought a Minister's house.

The post office is excluded.

Deputy Martin, a senior member of your party wishes to make a point. Deputy Kirk is on his feet. Would you stay quiet?