Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Question 132: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has received and reviewed the European Consumers' Organisation report on the third Postal Directive; if he will support at EU level BEUC's proposed amendments such as the strengthening of the guarantee for the provision of the universal service obligation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11348/07]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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I have not received a copy of the report referred to by the Deputy. As regards the draft third postal directive, the proposal is currently being discussed at the European Council and European Parliament. It is proposed to maintain the universal service obligation at its current level, a position that Ireland endorses.