Industrial Relations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 May 2004

Wednesday, 12 May 2004

Questions (75)

Eamon Gilmore

Question:

91 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to recent comments from the Communications Workers’ Union postal chief, at its conference in Galway, that An Post is eager to provoke another dispute with staff later in 2004, likely to cause further industrial action; if he has initiated further talks between staff, management and the Labour Relations Commission to resolve issues arising from the recent postal strike; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13696/04]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. D. Ahern)

I am aware of the comments made at the recent Communications Workers' Union conference. I welcome the process in which the union and management of An Post are engaged in and I am confident that all parties are fully committed to this process. The talks under the auspices of the Labour Relations Commission are still ongoing with the deadline for completion set for Friday, 14 May. It would not be appropriate for me, given the ongoing discussions, to comment further.