§ MR. TULLYI beg to ask the Postmaster General whether he can state on what grounds was Mr. John Beirne removed from the office of sub-postmaster at Hillstreet, County Roscommon, after 23 years service; and whether any refund has been made to Mr. Beirne for stamps supplied by him during the last month of the tenure of office at his own expense.
MR, AUSTEN CHAMBERLAINMr. Beirne was removed from office because he had no suitable house in which to carry on Post Office business and is 921 not likely to be able to provide one. So far as is known no payment is due to him from the Post Office.