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ONLINE SHOPPERS REJOICE: An Post have launched a ‘hi-tech’ parcel box designed to make Christmas bargain hunting easier.
The firm’s latest revenue booster comes in the form of a delivery box service which aims to put an end to the usual headaches which come with having a package delivered at home.
The wall-mounted box provides a secure place for those vital Christmas pressies, thanks to a bar code scanning system which sends the customer an email once the parcel has been delivered.
Best of all, there’s no need to sit at home waiting for the postman to turn up.
An Post spokesperson Angus Laverty claims the company’s latest project will ensure a happier festive season for customers.
“Shopping online has become very popular in recent years which means that many people are having parcels delivered to their homes,” he told TheJournal.ie.
“The parcel delivery box aims to solve an age old problem where people often have to take time off work or have their parcel delivered elsewhere in order to receive their package.”
When a customer receives a package they will immediately receive an email notifying them that their parcel has been delivered.The box has been designed with security in mind and the only people who will have access to the container are the postman and the customer themselves.
The box is not powered but includes a scannable barcode inside to confirm delivery.
However consumer rights groups have accused the government mail provider of Scrooge tactics over the €69.99 charge of the steel box.
Consumer Association of Ireland policy advisor Demott Jewell said: “If you look at how An Post has acted over the past 12 months, it is quite clear that their main objective is to bring in revenue by bleeding the customer dry.
“I think they are being mean in the run-up to Christmas and they risk losing their loyal customer base if they carry on with this type of behaviour.
But Mr Laverty dismissed allegations that the product spelled bad value for hard pressed post customers.
“I certainly wouldn’t say that the delivery box is bad value, especially given the technology and manpower used, he added.”
The mood from customers has been mixed with some taking to social media to praise the service while others questioned the viability of the company’s latest offering.
The service has already been rolled out in the South East, Cork and parts of the capital with nationwide availability planned for the New Year.
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but but but Poots took legal advice …… god save us
@Jim Buckley Barrett: Did you hear who he took that advice from? I’m not even kidding here, Jamie effing Bryson. The loyalist headbanger. .
@Pete Gilmartin: the Poundshop Lawyer, mar a deir Colum Eastwood. The absolute catastrophe that is the leadership of far-right Unionism, is like an elixer of youth for me today, its like drinking pure happiness. Can’t wait for this Assembly election now.
@Pete Gilmartin: Are you serious? Bryson hasn’t even passed the bar.
@Pete Gilmartin: Had to go and Google that… Seems you were kidding, Poots got his legal advice from John Larkin the former Attorney General in the North.
@FiannaFáilness FineGaelness: Yep, but Bryson claimed in a radio interview he gave it. Anything to try to make himself relevant.
@Isa: That’s it, he’d say mass…
@FiannaFáilness FineGaelness: No Kidding – Bryson is claiming in todays Belfast Telegraph that he had been advising Poots and the DUP with all the legal implications of the Protocol for months.
Poots said yesterday that he also received legal opinion from John Larkin but didnt clarify what that opinion was and which opinion he eventually went on before acting. Mind you, I dont think the DUP was ever in the business of taking advice from anyone.
@Angela McCarthy: that’s a scurrilous remark ! DUP take advice from Doctor No.
@FiannaFáilness FineGaelness: Bryson never passed a bar in his life, especially when Edwin in buying.
If this judicial review shows that Edwin Poots broke the law then he should suffer the consequences of his actions.
@Joe Johnson: while I agree in principle, he can say it was based on legal advice and legal advice often differs, even though what he was trying to do was a wrecking tactic, it’s probably not criminal. In any case, he hasn’t managed to be selected by his party to run in the now consequent election, so his punishment will be to live on in ignominy as one of the most incompetent politicians in the history of Ireland or Britain. And probably the World.
Playing bigoted politics to get what you what to the detriment of workers across the whole island should not be allowed happen, he somehow needs to be sanctioned
You couldn’t write what’s happening in the UK at present. Brexit is a disaster and will have long lasting negative ramifications. Throw in the DUP and Borris and the asylum starts rocking to ABBA….
There’s no one driving the red bus these days, they’re all partying down the back.
@Kevin Conway: I quote Professor Anton Muscatelli principal and vice chancellor at the University of Glasgow from 2018.
“the most unhinged example of national self-sabotage in living memory.”
I think the legal opinion that Poots received must have been given to him at an Orange Lodge, or in a pub.
@Angela McCarthy: The News Letter says he got it from John Larkin the former Attorney General in the North.
@FiannaFáilness FineGaelness: Jamie Bryson is claiming credit for it on Twitter
@James Beattie: Forgive me for not believing Mr. Bryson.
Here it is for all unionist supporters to see, the UK government does care about Northern Ireland or even consider it as part of the union. Serious questions need to be asked by the people of NI, and in particular the six counties, if they see themselves as been part of the UK moving forward, with the likes of the DUP.
@Michael: I presume you meant to say – ” does not care” in which case I agree with you 100%
@David Abbott: yes.
@David Abbott: correct.
Well that’s embarrassing…
That’ll poots him in his place
Better call Saul…..
Pussin Poots
The Befast High Court did’nt give two hoots for Edwin Poots.
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