An Post, the Irish postal service, recently made headlines when one of their branches near Kildare, Ireland cut down a bush of nettles without permission. The incident has raised questions about why such a drastic action was necessary and how it was allowed to happen.
The bush in question had been situated on a lane near Kildare Town for some time. It was not part of any property and was simply part of the natural landscape. However, recently An Post decided to cut it down. A local resident noticed that it had been removed and contacted the An Post branch to ask why it had been removed. The branch responded that they had simply “cleared the road”. When pushed further, they confirmed that they had cut it down.
Many people in the area are outraged at the incident, as the bush served an important purpose in the local environment. In addition, they are questioning how An Post were able to make such a decision without consulting the local community or getting permission. It is unknown at this time whether any legal action will be taken against An Post.
The incident has highlighted the need for businesses to be more aware of their actions and their impact on the environment. While it is understandable that An Post felt the bush was causing an obstruction, it would have been wiser to explore other options before taking such a drastic action.
It remains to be seen whether An Post will face any repercussions from the incident. What is certain is that it has brought to light the importance of considering all options before taking action on matters that affect the local environment.
| An Post Curragh, Kildare | |
| Address | Curragh, Kildare, Ireland |
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| Telephone | 353 (1) 705 7600 |
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| An Post Delivery Office, Yellow Walls, Dublin 22 | |
| Address | Fonthill Road, Yellow Walls, Dublin 22, Ireland |
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| Telephone | 353 (1) 705 7600 |
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| An Post, Newbridge Delivery Services Unit, Newbridge, County Kildare | |
| Address | Kilbelin, Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland |
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| Telephone | 353 (1) 705 7600 |
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| An Post Depot Naas, Naas, County Kildare | |
| Address | Blessington Road, Tipper West, Naas, County Kildare, Ireland |
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| Telephone | 353 (1) 705 7600 |
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| An Post, General Post Office, North City, Dublin 1 | |
| Address | O'Connell Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, Ireland |
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| Telephone | 353 (1) 705 7600 |
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