Overview
An Post’s commitment to enhancing urban living
An Post remains committed to enhancing urban living through initiatives that promote both positive environmental and social benefits. Key initiatives that we supported in 2024 were:
Sustainable cities and communities
Make a positive difference to the communities we serve.
The journey so far
The Dublin City Taskforce
In May 2024, Taoiseach Simon Harris invited our CEO, David McRedmond, to chair the Dublin City Taskforce, a major initiative to revitalise Dublin City Centre and make it a more attractive, accessible, and dynamic place for residents, businesses, and visitors.The Taskforce brought together key agencies with a broad range of stakeholders from community groups, hospitality, retail, health, arts, and business sectors. Following extensive consultation, the Taskforce developed a set of recommendations aimed at delivering real, tangible improvements to the city.
These focus on: cleaner, safe streets; improved transport infrastructure; social housing regeneration; and the creation of vibrant cultural spaces to enhance quality of life. The recommendations also highlight the need to repurpose vacant buildings for residential use and expand security measures to improve public safety.
The journey so far
Project SENATOR
An Post is committed to driving urban sustainability through innovative initiatives that reduce environmental impact. As part of this commitment, we are leading Project SENATOR, a Horizon 2020-funded initiative aimed at transforming last mile delivery in Dublin. In partnership with Correos, the Spanish city of Zaragoza, and Dublin City Council, Project SENATOR addresses the challenges of congestion, emissions, and the growing demand for deliveries driven by the rise of e-commerce.Now in its third year, Project SENATOR has developed a trial of an integrated smart platform that streamlines urban freight operations, optimising the movement of goods in urban environments. By reducing the number of delivery vehicles entering city centres, the project aims to reduce emissions, ease traffic congestion, and cut noise pollution. Through Project SENATOR, we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in sustainable logistics, making a tangible impact on the future of urban delivery systems while supporting Ireland’s decarbonisation goals and helping to shape the future of sustainable urban mobility.
Key areas of focus
Looking beyond 2024, we will continue to focus on making a positive different in the communities we serve. From our community focus initiatives to support to those who struggle with literacy in partnership with National Adult Literacy Agency, Business in the Community and Children’s Books Ireland
Key areas of focus for 2023 and beyond
Key areas of focus for 2023 and beyond
Community focus
Community is about reaching out with compassion, staying connected and sending love to each other.
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