Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 183: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has satisfied himself regarding the future of An Post with particular reference to the need to ensure the non-interruption of services in the approach to Christmas 2004; if all steps are being taken to address the relevant issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28586/04]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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The management of An Post has been involved in a process of detailed negotiation with its unions to reach agreement on achieving a clear path towards financial stability. All parties concerned have committed themselves to this process under the auspices of the Labour Relations Commission. The mechanisms offered by the industrial relations machinery of the State should continue to be used by all parties to agree and implement a framework for the necessary restructuring of An Post.