New funding announced for post offices to stop them from closing is a sticking plaster on the problem.
That’s according to Kerry TD and postmaster Michael Healy-Rae.
The Government's thirty million euro package of supports will see independent post offices receive roughly 12,000 euro per year.
Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae says while he welcomes the announcement, postmasters are not seeking grants but are looking for opportunities to earn more money through transactions.
Deputy Healy-Rae says it’s important for more people to use their local post office.
He’s calling for a community banking system to operate throughout the post office network.
Deputy Healy-Rae says profit from the community bank would be driven back into the local community.
