Opposition TDs believe its future is hanging by a thread.
Junior Minister Robert Troy is defending the government's record on maintaining postal services in Ireland.
He was responding to a private members bill from the Rural Independent Group on the future of An Post.
A number of speakers, including Laois/Offaly TD Carol Nolan, say its future is hanging by a thread.
Longford/Westmeath Fianna Fáil deputy Troy believes the government is doing all it can to diversify the company:
Midlands Motorists Facing Major Delays After Crash
The incident happened close to Ballinasloe today.
Gardaí Seize €3m In Vapes Along With Cash And Cars
The seizures took place across the Midlands and beyond.
Court Of Appeal To Hear Challenge Over 1988 Portlaoise Prison Shooting
Sean O’Brien has been seeking accountability from the State since 1991.
False Leg And Giant Papier-Mâché Chicken Among Bizarre Items Left At Center Parcs
13,000 items have gone missing or been disposed of at Center Parcs in the past year.
Enoch Burke Ordered Back To Prison For Breaching Court Order
Mr Burke has spent over 700 days behind bars so far.
Civil Defence Volunteers’ Welfare Under Scrutiny In Leinster House
Critical Incident Stress Management Service is being held for officers in Roscrea this week.
Westmeath Care Centre Found Non-Compliant In HIQA Inspection
Kinnegad's Muiríosa Foundation centre was deemed to be substantially compliant across four areas.
HSE Bringing BreastCheck Screening Service To Laois
A mobile unit will stay at the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.
