Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017
1784. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if an impact analysis has been conducted regarding the increase in the prices for An Post services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28113/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs a commercial State company, pricing strategies and related matters are the responsibility of the Board and management of An Post. In recognition of the exceptionally difficult financial situation facing An Post the Government agreed, in late 2016, to give An Post increased pricing freedom in order to enable the company to increase prices in the short term and generate much needed cash flow. In this regard the Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2016 was published on 22 December 2016. The Bill passed through the Oireachtas and was signed by the President on 15 March 2017. I made the necessary Commencement Order giving effect to the repeal of the price cap mechanism on the 21 March 2017. A Regulatory Impact Assessment was undertaken in the context of the Bill.
