asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs the estimated loss in revenue caused by the postal strike to date.

It is estimated that to date the present strike has resulted in a loss of £11 million in postal and telecommunications revenue.

Has the Minister an estimate of the loss to tourism and industry?

That is a separate question.

Does that mean that the strike is costing the Post Office £1.1 million per week?

I informed the Deputy that the loss to date in postal and telecommunications revenue is £11 million.

For every week that the dispute continues will the postal revenue loss be £1.1 million?

I am sure the Deputy is capable of doing his sums. If that is the way he has worked it out then that must be the position.

Can the Minister give a breakdown of the figure?

The figure of £11 million represents the revenue which it is estimated would have accrued to the Department since the strike began.

Is that the breakdown of what has been lost only by the Department of Posts and Telegraphs?

In relation to postal and telecommunications revenue.

Is that the only aspect included in the figure?

Yes.