Oireachtas members from Roscommon-Galway, accompanied by a delegation from Roscommon County Council, had what has been described as a “constructive” meeting with Minister Jack Chambers in the Hodson Bay Athlone on Friday night last in relation to the possible moving of the An Post services from the landmark post office building in the Roscommon town.
Minister Chambers complimented the cross-party approach which was totally united on how to move forward.
The Minister made it clear he was not happy with An Post’s proposal to move its existing service to a contractor-led model, a move that would result in the An Post building being closed and a post office being established elsewhere in the town.
According to Senator Eugene Murphy, Minister Chambers indicated his desire to meet this week with An Post, while also informing those who attended Friday’s meeting that he cannot “force An Post’s hand” on the matter.
According to Senator Murphy, Minister Chambers made it clear that his preferred option would be for the service to stay in the present building.
The Minister fielded a number of questions from those present. He also strongly pointed out that there was absolutely no threat to the level of service presently available in the area.
Senator Murphy expressed his thanks to all his colleagues in the Oireachtas, to Cllr John Keogh, Chairperson of Roscommon County Council, and to the other members of Roscommon County Council who were in attendance.
