Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Mr. McRedmond defended the handling charge when he spoke with Claire Byrne yesterday. He also spoke about the price of stamps potentially increasing again next year. I understand the difficulties around transport inflation. I also accept that there is a need to invest in good infrastructure and in that context, I commend An Post on the roll-out of electronic vehicles in Cork recently. It is brilliant to see an emissions-free delivery service. I am concerned about the potential increase in the price of stamps and ask Ms Bolger to elaborate on that before I move on to a question on the post office network.