I have raised it with both Ministers-----

Sorry, Deputy. There are others who want the opportunity to speak. I call Deputy Troy. I ask Deputies to consider their colleagues and make it short and snappy.

The An Post network and its mail distribution centres face uncertain times. The Bobby Kerr report is with the Government and the McKinsey report is currently under way. There is huge anxiety and worry among the employees of An Post in the mail distribution centre in Athlone and in other areas of the An Post network. The Minister with responsibility might update the House on when we can expect these reports to be published and debated in the Dáil and on when we can expect a clear roadmap for the future of the An Post network and the mail distribution centres.

I will ask the Minister, Deputy Naughten, to respond.

I thank Deputy Troy for his questions. As he knows, this is something very close to my heart. First, in regard to the post office network, I am one of the five Deputies who made a submission to initial review for the Bobby Kerr report and it is something I articulated when I was on the other side of the House in regard to constructive reform of the network. The issue of the mail centres is also close to my heart, given there is one in my home town of Athlone. No decision has been made in regard to any of these. The board is considering reports that are being produced by the company. The board has discussed some of these issues to date but no decisions have yet been made and there will have to be extensive engagement with the group of unions and with the IPU. I understand the IPU has already commenced engagement with management.