Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

We introduced the Postal and Telecommunications Services Bill in 1982 and I was in Opposition when it became reality. The Minister will probably be in the same position himself by the time we see this Bill go through and be finalised as we will be in Opposition.

I have a general question. Is there a deadline of 1 January for transposing this legislation? The Minister has much flexibility. I raised this matter with the Commissioner and he was very sympathetic towards the situation. It is in order for the union to make the point and in order that the amendment should be made, however the Minister can bring it about. It is vital that the voice of the union representatives is heard in regard to communications.

Who is delivering the post on this wintry, snowy day? Every delivery is being made today. The post was delivered in Castlecoote and throughout Ireland this morning in spite of the snow.