Post offices are operating as normal
An Post says post offices are operating as normal however special arrangements have been announced for customers in receipt of payments from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection
In the event of a customer not being able to collect their payment personally at the Post Office a nominated person, known as a Temporary Agent can be nominated to collect the payment on their behalf.
To become a Temporary Agent, the recipient must complete the required form which is available from the Post Office.
An Post say they are carefully monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19, business Continuity Plans are in place and they are re working closely with the HSE Expert team, the Health Threats Coordination Group and international postal organisations
