Fine Gael’s ‘anti-rural image’ worries ministers as Fianna Fai bemoan 'ruse' to close Post Offices

Fine Gael ministers have told the Taoiseach they are worried about being portrayed as an “anti-rural” party because of proposed post office closures.

The concern was raised at Cabinet yesterday, as opposition TDs called for public funds to help keep open some of the 160 post offices targeted for closure.