Inland Post Amendment (No. 29) Scheme, 1985.

S.I. No. 137/1985 - Inland Post Amendment (No. 29) Scheme, 1985. S.I. No. 137 of 1985. INLAND POST AMENDMENT (No. 29) SCHEME, 1985. AN POST, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by Section 70 of the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act, 1983 (No. 24 of 1983) and with the consent of the Minister for Communications hereby makes the following Scheme: 1. (1) This Scheme may be cited as the Inland Post Amendment (No. 29) Scheme, 1985. (2) This Scheme shall come into operation on the 25th day of February, 1985. 2. In this Scheme— "the Principal Warrant" means the Inland Post Warrant, 1939 ( S.I. No. 202 of 1939 "Warrant No. 27" means the Inland Post Amendment (No. 27) Warrant, 1982 ( S.I. No. 58 of 1982 ). 3. In this Scheme the expression "Periodical" means a publication which is within the definition for Newspapers outlined in Section 20 of the Post Office Act, 1908 and Regulation 7 of the Principle Warrant with the exception "that it be published in numbers at intervals of not more than three months." 4. Regulation 23 (2) of the Principal Warrant is hereby amended by the substitution for "eighty seven new pence" [inserted by Regulation 3 of the Warrant No. 27] of "one hundred pence". 5. The First Schedule to the Principal Warrant is hereby amended by the substitution for the entries therein [inserted by Regulation 4 of Warrant No. 27] of the entries in the First Schedule to this Scheme. 6. The Second Schedule to the Principal Warrant is hereby amended by the substitution for the entries therein [inserted by Regulation 5 of Warrant No. 27] of the entries in the Second Schedule to this Warrant. 7. The Third Schedule to the Principal Warrant is hereby amended by the substitution for the entries therein [inserted by Regulation 6 of Warrant No. 27] of the entries in the Third Schedule to this Warrant. 8. The Fourth Schedule to the Principal Warrant is hereby amended by the substitution for the entries therein [inserted by Regulation 7 of Warrant No. 27] of the entries in the Fourth Schedule to this Warrant. 9. The Fifth Schedule to the Principal Warrant is hereby amended by the substitution for the entries therein [inserted by Regulation 8 of Warrant No. 27] of the entries in the Fifth Schedule to this Warrant. 10. Regulation 7 of the Inland Post Amendment (No. 4) Warrant, 1953 ( S.I. No. 279 of 1953 ), as amended by Regulation 9 of Warrant No. 27, is hereby amended by the substitution for "seventy new pence" of "ninety pence". 11. Regulation 5 of the Inland Post Amendment (No. 5) Warrant, 1953 [inserted by Regulation 12 of the Inland Post Amendment (No. 19) Warrant, 1974 ( S.I. No. 280 of 1974 )] is hereby amended by the substitution of "one penny per item plus an annual charge of twenty five pounds" for "one new penny". FIRST SCHEDULE "Rates of Postage Col. 1 Col. 2 Col. 3 Col. 4 Col. 5 Description of Postal Packet Rate of Postage Limit of Size Limit of Weight 1. Letter 26p per item (1) A letter upon which no part, or a part only, of the postage payable thereon is prepaid shall be forwarded charged with the amount of the deficient postage plus a handling charge of 16p. Length not less than width multiplied by Maximum dimensions; 120 mm. x 235 mm. with a tolerance of 2 mm. Minimum dimensions: 90 mm. x 140 mm. with a tolerance of 2 mm. (2) Exceeding 20g but not exceeding 50g ... ... ... Exceeding 50g but not exceeding 100g ... ... ... Exceeding 100g but not exceeding 250g ... ... ... Exceeding 250g but not exceeding 500g ... ... ... Maximum dimensions: Length, 610 mm. Width, 460 mm. Depth, 460 mm. In roll form, length and twice diameter, 990 mm. greatest dimension, 810mm. Each extra 500g ... ... ... Minimum dimensions: Length, 100 mm. Width, 70 mm. In roll form length and twice diameter, 170 mm. greatest dimension, not less than 100 mm. The minimum dimensions do not apply in relation to letters which bear a rectangular address label of cardboard or strong paper of which the dimensions are not less than 100 mm. by 70 mm. 2. Postcard Single ... ... ... ... Reply ... ... ... ... Maximum dimensions: Length, 235 mm. Width, 120 mm. Minimum dimensions: A postcard upon which no part, or a part only, of the postage payable thereon is prepaid shall be forwarded charged with the amount of the deficient postage plus a handling fee of 16p. Length, 140 mm. Width, 90 mm. 22p per item As for item 1(1) in this column. Exceeding 20g but not exceeding 50g ... ... ... As for item 1(2) in this column. 1 kg Exceeding 50g but not exceeding 100g ... ... ... Exceeding 100g but not exceeding 250g ... ... ... Exceeding 250g but not exceeding 500g ... ... ... Exceeding 500g but not exceeding 1kg ... ... ... With effect from 25th February, 1985. 4. Newspaper (Registered at the General Post Office and posted by the publisher) Not exceeding 200g (per copy) ... ... ... Exceeding 200g but not exceeding 400g ... ... ... As for item 1(2) in this column. (1) The rates of postage specified in Col. 2 shall be charged and paid on every newspaper, whether posted singly or in a packet of two or more plus an annual registration fee of £5. With effect from 1st May, 1985 Not exceeding 200g (per copy) ... ... ... ... Exceeding 200g but not exceeding 400g ... ... ... (4) Any newspaper upon which no part, or a part only, of the postage payable thereon is prepaid shall be forwarded charged with the amount of the deficient postage plus a handling fee of 16p. 5. Periodicals (presorted as required and posted by the publisher) With effect from 25th April, 1985 120g or less ... ... ... ... Exceeding 120g but not exceeding 150g ... ... ... Exceeding 150g but not exceeding 200g ... ... ... Exceeding 200g but not exceeding 250g ... ... ... Exceeding 250g but not exceeding 300g ... ... ... Exceeding 300g but not exceeding 350g ... ... ... Exceeding 350g but not exceeding 400g ... ... ... Exceeding 400g but not exceeding 450g ... ... ... Exceeding 450g but not exceeding 500g ... ... ... As for item 1(2) in this column 1 kg 3. Any periodical upon which no part, or a part only, of the postage payable thereon is prepaid shall be forwarded charged with the amount of the deficient postage plus a handling charge of 16p. With effect from 1st May, 1985 100g or less ... ... ... ... Exceeding 100g but not exceeding 150g ... ... ... Exceeding 150g but not exceeding 220g ... ... ... Exceeding 200g but not exceeding 250g ... ... ... Exceeding 250g but not exceeding 300g ... ... ... Exceeding 300g but not exceeding 350g ... ... ... Exceeding 350g but not exceeding 400g ... .... ... Exceeding 400g but not exceeding 450g ... ... ... Exceeding 450g but not exceeding 500g ... ... ... 6. Sample Packet 50g (or less) ... ... ... ... Maximum dimensions: A sample packet upon which no part, or a part only, of the postage is prepaid shall be forwarded charged with the amount of the deficient postage plus a handling charge of 16p. Exceeding 50g but not exceeding 100g ... ... ... Length, 300 mm. Width, 200 mm. Depth, 100 mm. Exceeding 100g but not exceeding 250g ... ... ... Minimum dimensions: As for item 1(2) in this column. 7. Literature and Articles for the Blind Transmission without charge As for item 1(2) in this column 8. Parcel Weight not exceeding 1 kg ... ... Maximum dimensions: Greatest length, 1050 mm. Greatest length and girth combined, 2000 mm. (The girth to be measured round the thickest part.) Exceeding 1 kg and not exceeding 3 kg ... ... ... Exceeding 3 kg and not exceeding 5 kg ... ... ... Exceeding 5 kg and not exceeding 10 kg ... ... ... Minimum dimensions: As for item 1(2) in this column. SECOND SCHEDULE "Certain Services and Charges Therefor Col. 1 Col. 2 Col. 3 1. Late Fee Postal Packet A fee (in addition to postage) not exceeding 10p as may be prescribed A packet upon which no part, or a part only, of the fee payable is paid shall be liable to a surcharge of the deficiency plus a handling fee of 16p. 2. Certificate of Posting (issued at the request of the sender of an unregistered postal packet other than a parcel) Free of charge The service is subject to such rules as may be prescribed. 3. Certificate of Delivery (obtained and forwarded to the sender of a registered postal packet at his request) Requested at time of posting ... Requested subsequently The Certificate relates to the delivery of the postal packet at the place to which the said packet is addressed. The service is subject to such rules as may be prescribed. 4. Deposit Account for payment of postage Free of Charge As provided by Regulation 11 of this Warrant. 5. Re-direction First 12 months (including 20 free Postcards) As provided by Regulation 26 of this Warrant. Subsequent 12 months THIRD SCHEDULE "Express Delivery Service Col. 1 Col. 2 Conveyance by special messenger of a postal packet throughout the whole of the service demanded or through part only of its course in the post. For delivery in Ireland a minimum charge of 50p plus at the rate of 100p for each 1.6 km or part thereof. These charges also include express delivery items sent for delivery to Britain. Writing down of Express message received by telephone. A fee (in addition to the appropriate telephone fee and appropriate distance fee) of 50p. FOURTH SCHEDULE "Registered Postal Packets Part I Col. 1 Service Fee in addition to Ordinary Postage Col. 2 Registration Fee Col. 3 Late Fee 1. Postal Packet handed for registration to an officer of the Post Office authorised to receive the same, though not on the duty at a Post Office or handed in at a Post Office for registration. Such extra sum not exceeding 10p as may be prescribed. (Applicable only to packets intended to be forwarded by the next despatch but registered after the expiration of the time appointed for the registration of packets(without extra fee) and within such further time as An Post may from time to time appoint with reference to any particular Post Office). 2. Compulsory registration pursuant to Regulation 42 of this Warrant. (Less any amount which may have been affixed in postage stamps in excess of the ordinary postage). Part II Col. 1 Registration Fee (in addition to Ordinary Postage) Col. 2 Maximum Compensation Minimum 90 20 100 100 110 200 120 300 130 400 140 500 150 600 160 700 170 800 180 900 190 1000 FIFTH SCHEDULE "Cash-on-Delivery Parcel Scale of Fees Payable Col. 1 Col. 2 Trade Charge Not exceeding £50 Exceeding £50 but not exceeding £100 GIVEN under the Common Seal of An Post this 22nd day of February 1985. PRESENT when the Common Seal AN POST was affixed hereto: G. P. HARVEY, HARRY COOKE, JIM TREACY, Assistant Principal. An Post, General Post Office, Dublin 1. I, JIM MITCHELL, Minister for Communications, hereby consent to the provisions of the foregoing Scheme. JIM MITCHELL GIVEN under my Official Seal, this 22nd day of February, 1985. EXPLANATORY NOTE