Noel Coonan (Fine Gael)

I raised the issue of the postal strike on the Order of Business yesterday. Has the Leader received any indication from the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources that he is prepared to intervene in the strike, or at least appoint a mediator? This strike is having a serious impact on the delivery of post in rural areas, it is dividing families, communities and workers. It is important that the Minister accepts his political responsibility and either intervene immediately or appoint a mediator.