Concern has arisen over the use of electronic signatures for those collecting their social welfare entitlements in Post Offices.

Roscommon Sinn Fein TD Claire Kerrane says people are concerned at using an electronic pen when collecting their pension, while the next person in the queue uses the same pen.

This practise was suspended previously due to concerns over the spread of Covid-19, and the Sinn Fein spokesperson on social protection has contacted the Department and An Post to ask that the practise be suspended again during the current restrictions, as part of efforts to minimise the spread of the virus.