‘No-frills’ bank account planned for An Post

Leo Varadkar is working with An Post to create a “no-frills” bank account through post offices.

The Minister for Social Protection said a creative approach must be taken to ensure the future of the country’s 1,200 post offices, but he admitted some branch closures are inevitable.

Citing the example of the rural GP allowance, Mr Varadkar hinted that extra supports could be given to post offices servicing rural and isolated communities.