Irish Postmasters Protest Potential Closures of 200 Post Offices
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Updated Mon 05:02
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What happened
Postmasters from across Ireland, including Paddy McCann, president of the Irish Postmasters Union, protested closures driven by An Post. The demonstrators stated that a total of 200 post offices could close under new cost-cutting measures. The protesters demanded the publication and implementation of a report commissioned by the Government of Ireland, which was authored by businessman Bobby Kerr.
From broadsheet.ie
Why it matters
The protests center on the future of the national postal network in Ireland. The Kerr analysis, which the protesters sought to implement, suggested that 80 post offices could close and required an investment of €56 million in the network.
From broadsheet.ie
Who's involved
- IrelandSovereign state where the postal network is located
- Government of IrelandCabinet exercising executive authority in Ireland