An Post dispute - Public will be victims of row

A PLAGUE on both your houses is how weary members of the public will react to news that Ireland’s creaking postal service will be hit by industrial action next week.

Despite last minute efforts to avert this crisis, hapless customers will, once again, be the victims when an overtime ban comes into effect from midnight on Sunday.

Regrettably, as the busy Christmas season looms, this row between workers and management over pay, overtime and outdated work practices could drag on indefinitely.