
He says An Post needs more support.
A Longford/Westmeath general election candidate believes maintaining the postal network is essential for the development of rural Ireland.
Fine Gael's Micheál Carrigy wants to re-introduce a bill to the Dáil, legislating for a Public Service Obligation to help alleviate the pressure on the service.
The Irish Postmasters' Union yesterday warned of a collapse within two years, if nothing is done once a government is formed.
A postmaster by trade - Micheál Carrigy says An Post needs more support: