MR. P. J. O'BRIENTo ask the Postmaster-General if it is proposed to include Neuagh in the scheme for affording telephonic accommodation in Tipperary County; and, if not, will he consider the advisability of making arrangements for accommodating this, an assize town and the capital of North Tipperary.
(Answered by Lord Stanley.) The nearest exchange to Neuagh on the Telephone Trunk Wire System is at Limerick. A trunk line between Limerick and Nenagh would be about twenty-eight miles in length. It does not seem probable that enough support for a telephone exchange could be obtained at Nenagh to justify this costly extension, except under a guarantee of revenue at the usual annual rate of £5 per mile of the trunk line. If, however, the hon. Member can furnish me with I some definite information on this subject I shall by glad to make further inquiry.