Rescue package needed for rural post offices in budget – TD agriland.ie/farming-news/r…

What Can You Do? “Government must invest €15m pa, and the Public must use us. Support your local Post Office today - it’s the best way to keep Communities Connected. #SaveOurPostOffices 🇮🇪”

Ballylar PO Fanad’s last post office will shut by Halloween. This closure is part of a national trend and 40% more could close unless Government increases annual funding to €15m. #Budget2026MustDeliver

Minister O Donovan meeting Limerick Postmasters confirming his support for increased Government investment of €15million to ensure communities have continued access to vital government financial & postal services Thanks Minister

We welcome the strong support from Monaghan Co Council. Post offices are the backbone of rural Ireland, often the only place providing essential services.

We welcome Cork City Council’s unanimous call for €15m annual investment in the Post Office Network. With 257 closures since 2015 (34 in Cork alone), urgent action is needed to secure services that communities, businesses & vulnerable groups rely on. echolive.ie/corknews/arid-…

We welcome the strong local support for Ireland’s post office network. A €15m annual investment is needed to secure its future. shannonside.ie/news/longford-…

This local support is vital - thank you! €15m annual investment is needed to secure the post office network, protect communities and sustain local economies. Government must deliver in Budget 2026! independent.ie/regionals/slig…

We welcome Minister Butler’s strong support for postmasters. An investment of €15m annually is essential to safeguard the post office network, protect services and keep them at the heart of communities across Ireland.

Chambers Ireland support the Post Office Network in its Pre-Budget Submission "Post Offices support local economies with access to cash & communications. This support of €15m should be made permanent to ensure Post Offices continue to provide these services"

Thanks to Kerry County Council for backing calls for €15m annual investment in the post office network. Post offices are vital hubs for communities. Continued support is essential to secure their future. Read more ➡️ independent.ie/regionals/kerr…

Thank you to Cork County Council for supporting our call for €15m annual investment in the post office network. Post offices are the heart of communities and a lifeline for rural areas. We urge Government to commit this funding in Budget 2026. southernstar.ie/news/cork-coun…

Thank you to Longford County Council for backing a motion calling on Minister Patrick O'Donovan to commit €15m a year to the Post Office Network. This strong cross-party support underlines how vital post offices are to communities, especially in rural Ireland. longfordleader.ie/news/local-new…

Cavan Co. Co raise motion to demand Government invests €15m pa in the Post Office Network. Cllr. Shane P. O'Reilly "There is one thing you cannot pay for and that is the social interaction you get in the Post Office" Thank you Cllr. - there is certainly great banter at the PO!😂

Cavan councillors are right that without greater State investment post offices face more closures. We welcome their support and echo the call for Government to commit fair funding to secure the future of local post offices in communities across Ireland. anglocelt.ie/2025/09/25/sos…

€15m - A Modest Investment with a Massive Return! With an investment of €15m pa the Post Office Network can deliver up to €776m pa in Social and Economic value - that's €3 per citizen pa - less than the price of a cup of coffee ☕️. We think that's Excellent Value for Money!

Positive meeting with Minister O Donovan Clear message that #budget25 will define the post office for the next 5years .We thanked him and Deputy Carrigy for their support & now look forward to Govt investment to secure services for communities nationwide

Great News for Communities and Postmasters as the Government invest €15m in Post Office Network We thank Minister O Donovan and Deputy Michèal Carrigy for their crucial support.This investment secures communities access to vital government financial & postal services.

Sean Martin, President of the IPU, said: “This funding is a very welcome step forward for Postmasters. I want to thank Minister Patrick O’Donovan and Minister Jack Chambers for their commitment and support, which demonstrates Government recognition of the Post Office Network.”