Postmasters have set out a vision for Post Offices to become ‘The State on your Doorstep’, including all Postmasters automatically becoming Peace Commissioners.

In a new statement setting out their vision for the future, Postmasters want Post Offices to be the go to place for payment, application, identity verification and advice for all Government services.

 They also want to deliver remote health checks with Hospital and GP link up via technology, become a drop off point for medical prescriptions, a local transport service hub and tourist information points.

 IPU President and North West spokesperson Paddy McCann says Post Offices are one of the most valued and trusted brands in the country and provide a major opportunity for the Government to transform citizen’s access to services.

 Saying “we want to have a ‘no wrong door’ policy with all deliverable Government services provided in all Post Offices across the country. Our vision for our citizens and communities is simple: we want to be The State on Your Doorstep.”

 Postmasters are calling on Government to sanction payments for all Government services including HSE, CAO and Third level registration through the Network. They are also calling for supply and completion of all Government forms at Post Offices, with Postmasters automatically empowered to provide the role of Peace Commissioners for identity verification on official documents.