§ MR. SHEEHAN (Cork Co., Mid.)To ask the Postmaster-General whether his attention has been directed to an application from Denis Murphy, at present acting as auxiliary postman, for appointment to the vacant position of rural postman from Millstreet to Cullen, County Cork; and whether, in view of this man's character and qualifications, he will consider the advisability of appointing him to this vacancy.
(Answered by Mr. Austen Chamberlain.) Yes, Sir; but the vacancy is one which under existing regulations will be given to an ex soldier, and I cannot therefore appoint Denis Murphy.
† See (4) Debates, cxix., 256