Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I assure the Deputy that I will bring his comments and views, which have been strongly and clearly expressed, to the attention of the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte. I appreciate what he has said but I reiterate two things. The EU regulatory framework for the postal sector requires that the regulatory function is discharged separately from the shareholder function of the Minister. That is one significant issue. The Minister absolutely respects the statutory independence of ComReg. Naturally, his preference and the preference of An Post is for this to be settled out of court. Government policy holds that State agencies ought not become involved in unnecessary and expensive litigation. I will bring the Deputy's views directly to the Minister.

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