There has been a broad welcome to the news that funding worth €30 million over 3 years has been made available to support the Post Office network nationwide.
It's hoped the funding will allow them to provide more efficient community banking and e-commerce services.
An Post says the package recognises the social and community value of post offices and the public service and commitment of Postmasters, particularly in recent years in the national response to Covid-19.
In a statement, An Post says the future for the modern post office network is based around post offices offering more service, due yesterday, had been postponed.