Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

It is a reasonable question as to the extent to which the imposition of a penalty of €11.9 million on An Post would correct the perceived deficiency. Greater challenges than this face An Post. I suspect the extent of electronic substitution, the decline in its core business, the challenges that confront it from competition and so on rank higher in the matters that confront its management. Consequently, I must concede I share the surprise that there are such legal proceedings. Preferably, one hopes two public organisations can resolve this issue consistent with the remit of the independent regulator.

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