HC Deb 21 September 1886 vol 309 cc1101-2
DR. KENNY (Cork, S.)

asked the Postmaster General, Whether the Mail Car has been discontinued between Skibbereen and Baltimore; if the rural messenger has to travel 19 miles per day and carry parcels; whether more than 100 men are employed at public works and schools at Baltimore; if letters are delivered on Sundays; and, whether, considering the importance of Baltimore as a fishing station, he will have steps taken to obviate the public inconvenience by securing the services of the Mail Car to the inhabitants of Baltimore?

THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL (SIR HENRY HOLLAND) (Hampstead)

(who replied) said: The mail car between Skibbereen and Baltimore was put on as a temporary measure during the fishing season, and has now been discontinued. The Question only appeared on the Paper this morn- ing, and it is, therefore, impossible to answer it in detail. But I may state that the Postmaster General will consider whether the mail car can be maintained throughout the year.