No, we can only return your mail to you if we cannot deliver it to the address.   International mail posted before individual countries began to impose COVID-19 restrictions was prepared as normal, and is still waiting to be sent abroad.
 
We are trying to have all international mail items dispatched and delivered as soon as reasonably possible, but these services may be subject to some restrictions or delays due to the pandemic.
 
To try to avoid this type of situation, our post offices are currently not accepting mail to countries which cannot receive it due to the current restrictions.

Customers, please note at the moment our collection services are operating as normal while parcels deliveries are taking up to 2 days within Ireland.  If there is any change to collection or delivery services, we will inform customers.

There is no evidence of a risk of contracting the virus that causes COVID-19 by handling money. The best way to protect yourself is to use good hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene. Visit the HSE coronavirus webpage

Post offices are open for business as usual and special arrangements for post office customers unable to collect their regular DSP payments (e.g. Pensions) are now in place.  A nominated Temporary Agent may collect the payment on their behalf, on production of the necessary ID and documentation – Details at the Post Office.
Download appointment of temporary agent application form

Check here for the current list of countries that we are dispatching mail to. This list may change but we will update it regularly so you can check back again for the latest information.

An Post has introduced staggered delivery each day, which means that normal deliveries times may differ on a daily basis for business and consumer customers.

This is to ensure safe distance practice in Delivery Service Units across the country.
It will be managed directly by each Delivery Service Unit to ensure the mail and parcels continue to be delivered every day.

An Post will attempt to deliver a customer’s parcels and should delivery not be possible, we will attempt to find a safe place at the customer’s home. If the parcel cannot be delivered. it will be stored free of charge in the local Delivery Service Unit for collection by the customer.