ISME opposes proposed An Post price hikes

Independent business organisation ISME has slammed the application by on An Post for a 14.5% increase in postal services, describing it as yet another body blow to small business.

Commenting on the application ISME chief executive Mark Fielding said: "This latest application is outrageous and if approved will give a 45% increase in the last two years, six times the corresponding rate of inflation.