Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 October 2025
244. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his engagement with An Post in respect of the Rathmines Post Office since May 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53303/25]
View answerAn Post has statutory responsibility for the State’s postal service and the post office network.
An Post is a commercial State company with a mandate to act commercially and, as such, day to day operational matters, including decisions in relation to the size, distribution, and future of the network, are matters for the Board and the management of the company directly.
In accordance with section 8.22 of the Code of Practice, all State bodies are required to seek the approval of the relevant Minister and the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform in advance of any material acquisition or disposal of land, buildings or other material assets proposed by a State body. An Post is aware of the requirement for compliance with the Code of Practice.
No request for approval has been received by the Department with regards to Rathmines Post Office The Department will consider proposals from An Post on receipt of any such request.
