Postal Delays and Alleged Theft Plague Dublin 12 Residents
Residents in Dublin 12 are facing meaningful postal disruptions, with many reporting missing mail dating back as far as eight weeks. The situation has escalated to allegations of theft involving a staff member of An Post,Ireland’s postal service. An Garda Síochána, the Irish police force, has launched an investigation into the matter. “I know this is very frustrating for people,especially coming up to Christmas,and I’m going to try to get to the bottom of why mail isn’t being delivered,” said newly elected Fianna Fáil TD Catherine Ardagh in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter). Ardagh has been actively engaging with concerned residents, pledging to seek answers from An Post and provide updates on the situation. An Post has confirmed its cooperation with the Gardaí in the investigation. “A number of undelivered letters and small packages for addresses on one postal route in Crumlin have been located,” a spokesperson stated. “An Post sincerely apologizes to the affected customers for this upset and inconvenience and we are working to have this mail delivered as quickly as possible.” The Irish regulatorfy body, the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), has also been involved. A spokesperson for ComReg confirmed they are “in contact with An Post in relation to this matter and has asked An Post for a report on this serious incident.” Styling by a concerned Crumlin resident. “We are missing confidential, time-critical post and incurring money and time costs as a result. From talking to neighbours, we are missing pay cheques, medical appointments, tax discs, legal documents, passports, credit cards, work correspondence, christmas gifts, etc. ‘We have requested items be reissued multiple times.’”:## Archyde News: Dublin Mail Theft Raises Concerns
**(Dublin, ireland)** Residents in Dublin’s Crumlin area are facing major disruptions with their postal service, highlighting a serious issue just weeks before Christmas. Numerous residents report months-long delays in receiving mail, with some going as far back as eight weeks.
Adding to the frustration, allegations of theft involving an An Post employee have surfaced, prompting an inquiry by An Garda Síochána.
Newly elected Fianna Fáil TD Catherine Ardagh, who represents the affected area, expressed her concerns in a public statement. “I know this is very frustrating for people, especially coming up to Christmas, and I’m going to try to get to the bottom of why mail isn’t being delivered,” she stated in a video posted to X, formerly known as Twitter. Ardagh has pledged to keep residents updated on the situation.
An Post confirmed their cooperation with the Gardaí, stating they have located several undelivered letters and packages intended for addresses on a single postal route in Crumlin. “An Post sincerely apologizes to the affected customers for this upset and inconvenience and we are working to have this mail delivered as quickly as possible,” a spokesperson explained.
The matter reached the attention of the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg), the regulatory body overseeing postal services in Ireland. A spokesperson confirmed they are also engaged in the issue, “[ComReg] is in contact with An Post in relation to this matter and has asked An Post for a report on this serious incident.”
As the holiday season approaches, these mail disruptions are causing notable concern and inconvenience for residents, leaving many anxiously awaiting their delivered letters and packages.
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## Q&A: dublin Mail Theft
**Q:** What is the main issue affecting residents in Dublin 12?
**A:** Residents are experiencing notable delays in receiving mail, with some reporting issues dating back as far as eight weeks.
**Q:** Are ther any allegations of criminal activity involved?
**A:** Yes, there are allegations that an An Post employee might potentially be involved in mail theft. An Garda Síochána (the Irish police) are investigating the matter.
**Q:** How has the local TD, Catherine Ardagh, responded to the situation?
**A:** Ardagh has expressed her concern and pledged to investigate the reasons for the mail delivery disruptions. She’s been actively communicating with residents and plans to keep them updated on the situation.
**Q:** Has An Post acknowledged the issue?
**A:** Yes, An Post has confirmed thay are cooperating with the Gardaí investigation. They’ve stated that they located several undelivered letters and packages intended for addresses on one specific postal route in Crumlin.
**Q:** what has been An Post’s response to the affected residents?
**A:** an Post has apologized to the affected customers for the inconvenience and has stated they are working to deliver the undelivered mail as quickly as possible.
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