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Postmasters Sinead Salmon and Peter Kitt meeting Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly. Deputy Connolly understands the challenges facing Postmasters in keeping their offices open and urges Government to invest €15m per annum to secure vital services

Postmaster Colette Collins highlights how post offices provide critical lifelines for communities, supporting local businesses, and offering essential daily services. Without urgent Government investment, we risk losing this vital network. Read more here: irishexaminer.com/opinion/commen…

Post offices aren't just buildings; they're vital community hubs. Every year, we hand out over €7 billion in cash, sustaining local businesses, jobs, and supporting rural economies. Keeping post offices thriving means keeping communities alive.

We must decide if we value keeping our post offices open. There is a cost involved, €15m pa. Is it value for money? Absolutely. Can post offices deliver more services? Certainly. The question is whether Government is ready to invest not just in post offices, but in communities.

Closure of rural Kildare post offices hits locals hard: ‘It was a huge blow’ irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/0…

📻Listen Back - @SandraTormey, General Secretary of the Irish Postmasters' Union, spoke to RTÉ News at One, urging the Government to increase funding as post offices face rising business costs. rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…

Thank you to our Senators who support the €15m pa investment to secure the Post Office Network with Minister McConalogue at the Seanad. They understand how vital the Post Office is to their Local Communities

Great to meet Minister @SeanCanney to discuss the importance of government investment in securing the future of our post office network. Thanks Minister! #IrishPostmasters #Supportyourlocalpostoffice

Many thanks to all senators who contributed to viability of post office network tonight in Seanad some powerful speeches Your support is very much appreciated

📢 257 post offices closed in 10 years - rural Ireland hardest hit. Post offices are lifelines for local communities. The Government must urgently invest to protect our network. We can't afford to lose any more!

Postmasters meeting Deputy Brian Brennan who understands that our Local post offices are vital to our communities. He supports continued government investment, including the proposed €15 million annually, to protect these essential services Thanks Deputy

Constructive meeting with Minister Browne who values the work and importance of our local Post Office in communities and will advocate strongly for €15 million per annum government investment over next 5 years . Thanks Minister

Thank you @cllrmmurphytipp for highlighting the urgent need for increased funding for the post office network in the Dáil with Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD. Your support is vital to sustaining this essential service for communities nationwide. instagram.com/reel/DLXVeVMIs…

40pc of post offices will close if Government does not increase yearly funding, committee hears buff.ly/1SPM9T2

Postmasters often earn just cents - not euros - for crucial government transactions. It’s time contracts reflected the true value of this essential work.

Government policy is digital first, but it can't be digital only - this is the point we've consistently made. Post offices can provide a crucial offline gateway for all government services.

We're proud of what our members achieve every day. They make an enormous difference, particularly for the marginalised and vulnerable, by offering essential support that helps people get through their daily lives. This unpaid work is priceless.

Postmasters positive meeting with Deputy Peter Chap Cleere who is very supportive of €15million annual government investment over next 5 years in our local post office network.He has committed to pressing our case strongly within both the Fianna Fáil party and government.

Postmasters met with Deputy McGuinness to seek support for the proposed €15 million government investment in our post office network. He was very supportive and contributed several positive ideas and will continue to press our case with government. Thanks for your support.

Postmasters had a positive and constructive meeting with Minister Cummins today who understands the vital role played by local post offices in communities and the need for €15 million Government investment to secure their future .Thanks for your support.