In Ireland the next-day target for letters is 94 per cent

Reitti (26.06.2010 - Juhani Artto) In Ireland the State-owned postal company An Post today succeeds in delivering 84 % of next-day letters. That was the figure for January-March 2010, and meant a small improvement from the January-March 2009 record (83%). Company management is satisfied with the development although the next-day target for letters remains set at 94 per cent.

The satisfaction is understandable as in January-March 2010 exceptionally severe snowfall and icy conditions created serious obstacles for the whole delivery chain.

"Quality improvement is a top priority for us", says Donal Connell, An Post Chief Executive. "We'll continue to make steady progress towards our 94 per cent next-day target."