Minister O'Donovan Denies Involvement in An Post Leak, Clarifies Cabinet Details

Minister for Communications Patrick O’Donovan expressed his concern over the leakage of details about An Post during a Cabinet meeting. He emphasized that the restructuring challenges faced by An Post should not be mixed up with issues raised by postmasters.

O’Donovan refuted claims of An Post needing a bailout and criticized the unidentified source behind the leak, which An Post CEO David McRedmond dismissed as baseless.

As a shareholder of An Post, O’Donovan highlighted that the company turned a profit last year despite facing difficulties. He clarified that some media reports inaccurately linked An Post with independent postmasters in budget discussions, showcasing a lack of understanding about the company.

Regarding reports of An Post's bleak financial future, O’Donovan reaffirmed his confidence in the company's ties to local communities. He commended An Post's progress in parcel delivery services, positioning it as a leader in Ireland.

O’Donovan praised the CEO for steering An Post through challenges and expressed government support for the company's transformation efforts. He emphasized the positive state of An Post and its ongoing journey of improvement.

According to the source: BreakingNews.ie.