The closure of post offices has been a problem for many rural areas in recent years.
Calls have been made to retain post office services in Ballinakill.
Brian Stanley TD has argued against the closure of the post office in Ballinakill.
“The closure of the post office due to retirement of the Post Master is a blow to the village of Ballinakill and the surrounding areas.
“This facility has provided valuable services to the community for several generations,” sais Stanley.
Population increase
“The population of the village and the surrounding area has increased in recent years. It is also important to note that An Post intend rolling out a programme of reform and are to have a greater range of service provided through the post office network.
“An Post should advertise the contract for the Ballinakill Post Office to ascertain the level of interest and keep the option open of co-locating it with an existing business,” he added.
The Sinn Féin TD said that he has raised the issue directly with An Post.
This isn’t the first time Stanley has called for increased post office services. In March of last year he met the CEO of An Post to discuss the possibility of increased postal services.
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