Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 February 2008
316 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has a role or has had discussions with the management of An Post regarding the type of service they provide in both rural and urban Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3955/08]
View answerI do not have a direct role in the provision of services by An Post. Statutory requirements on the company are principally set out in the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act 1983, and the European Communities (Postal Services) Regulations 2002. Under this legislation, An Post is required to provide a nationwide postal service including a delivery to every address in the country on every working day, irrespective of location. Section 12 of the 1983 Act sets out the requirements with regard to the provision of counter services. The Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, is responsible for regulating the postal service.
