Tag: Republic of Ireland

Increases in the price of stamps and postal services are essential if An Post is to overcome the “choppy waters” it faces in making the company competitive, according to Communications Minister Dermot Ahern. “Obviously the Government wish to keep costs down as much as possible but when you see investment in a structure such as this, you realise a price must be paid. Increases inpostal services haven’t been significant in recent years because An Post have had anincreased turnover due to the economic situation. But we’re going into choppier watersnow so the future will be difficult for companies like An Post,” he said.

An Posts new EUR 35 million automated mail sorting centre at Little Island in Cork was officially opened today by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources Mr Dermot Ahern TD. Up to 450,000 items of mail for Cork city and county, Kerry, Limerick, Clare and Waterford will be processed daily by the most modern available technology in the custom built, 100,000 square foot premises. A total of 56 full-time and 182 part-time staff will be employed at the plant during the initial phase rising then to 98 full time and 134 part time.

The Board of An Post has appointed Mr Donal Curtin to be the new chief executive of An Post. He will take up his position on July 14 upon the retirement of Mr John Hynes. Mr Curtin has had a distinguished career at senior management and operational level in the ESB where he held the position of Commercial Director as well as several high level posts in its subsidiary ESB International (ESBI).