asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he is aware that letters posted on 3rd June with English addresses were delayed owing to unofficial strike action by Aer Lingus staff; and what steps he proposes to take to ensure that such delay does not occur again.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Letter Delivery Delay.
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There are standing arrangements to ensure that in the event of cancellation or expected cancellation of the normal means of transporting mail, the quickest alternative mode of conveyance is availed of. These arrangements operated on the date in question and all English mail due for despatch was cleared on that date.