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Dáil
‹ Questions on Proposed Legislation

Post offices as State-service hubs

Summary

Deputy O’Dea asks for a working group on providing services through post offices before the recess; the Taoiseach cites ongoing discussions and work on driving licences and other services.

Well done on "Star Wars," Taoiseach, but back here on planet Earth there is a commitment in the programme for Government that a working group will be set up to establish whether post offices could be used as a hub for the provision of State services such as motor taxation. I ask the Taoiseach whether that working group could be established before the recess, as this situation has now become very serious.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

There have been a number of meetings with Mr. Kerr, who wrote the report, on the issues that arise there. The Government already made the decision some time ago that the basic bank account would be made available to the post offices.

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I know that, but what about the work?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

Work is going on regarding driving licences, as the Deputy mentioned. As I said, a number of meetings have taken place, but I will advise the Deputy of the progress made. It is a matter that has been discussed a few times.

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