Fears for closure of one in 10 post offices

One in 10 post offices could close in the next year if commitments to support and enhance the network are not made, postmasters have warned.

The Irish Postmasters Union (IPU) say it is now vital that the Government commit to supporting the postal network.

IPU secretary general, Ned O’Hara, warned that many branches will close if commitments are not put into the An Post 2017 business plan and have imposed a deadline of October 7 to secure agreement on additional supports.