Written answers

Thursday, 9 July 2009

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Postal Services

12:00 pm

Photo of Michael McGrathMichael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 788: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position in relation to the planned liberalisation of the postal market here and the impact this will have on An Post. [29354/09]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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The Irish postal market is due to be liberalised from 1st January 2011 as set out in the 3rd EU Postal Directive. My Department is currently developing a framework dealing with the key issues to be decided in transposing the Directive into Irish law by the end of 2010. The initial consultation process has been completed and the views submitted as well as the experiences of other countries are being examined to inform the development of the framework. Following this, the necessary legislation will be prepared.

While it is Government policy that An Post remains a strong and viable company, in a position to compete in a liberalised market, it is the responsibility of the board and management of the company to make strategic decisions regarding its future and how it will prepare itself for future competition, particularly in advance of the deadline for full liberalisation.

In preparation for competition, it is vital that the company restructures itself effectively and that management and trade unions in An Post work together to transform the company into an efficient, innovative and modern service provider by implementing the agreed restructuring programme and providing innovative new service arrangements for the public.

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