Service resumes but delays likely

7 November 2005

An Post advises customers that posting restrictions have now been lifted as collection and delivery services begin to return to normal around the country following the cessation of industrial action by the Communications Workers’ Union this evening.

However letters and parcels are likely to be subject to delays over the coming days as a result of the unnecessary, irresponsible and damaging industrial action taken by CWU, their failure to avert the action on Sunday and the lateness of their announcement of a final decision to cease the disruption this evening.

The company is pleased that the National Implementation Body can now move ahead with an independent clarification of amendments sought by the union to Labour Court recommendations for changes in working arrangements in An Post’s collection and delivery operation.

Swiftpost, EMS, Registered Mail and Passport Express services will also now resume.

Customers may contact the An Post Customer Service Centre on 1850 57 58 59 or visit www.anpost.ie for further information.

Contact An Post Customer Services Centre for further information.