Opposition critical of An Post delivery plans

Fine Gael and the Labour Party have both come out in opposition to plans by An Post to end door-to-door mail deliveries and introduce US-style letter-boxes at the ends of driveways and cul de sacs.

Fine Gael spokesman Simon Coveney said the existing service is "personal and excellent" and he called on Communications Minister Dermot Ahern to state if he supported An Post's plans.