Irish Postmasters’ Union general secretary Ned O’Hara explains why the IPU is entering candidates in the next general election

Postmasters across the country have refused to deliver thousands of social protection forms, returning them to the Government in protest.

The plight of the nation's post offices is being highlighted by a group of candidates running in the next general election.

Postmasters across the country are to consider running candidates in the 2016 General Election.

Postmasters are considering running candidates in the next general election in an attempt to protect the network of post offices and maintain support for communities.

The Irish Postmasters’ Union campaign demanding that the Government produce an action plan to ensure the sustainability of the Post Office network will continue tonight with a public rally in Co Clare.