Post Office network needs an investment of €15m annually, Sligo meeting hears

By Philip Rooney, The Sligo Champion

A motion tabled by Cllr Thomas Healy at this month’s sitting of Sligo County Council has urged the Government to commit to investing €15m annually in the Irish Post Office network.

Cllr Healy’s motion stated, “It is essential to securing this crucial investment, ensuring Post Offices can continue delivering vital services and promoting community well-being and local economic development.”

Cllr Healy told the meeting eight post offices have closed in Sligo in recent times.

The motion was supported by Cllr Gino O’Boyle.