§ MR. JAMES O'CONNORTo ask the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that Mr. John Ryan, mounted postman, of Boyle, Roscommon, made application for an increased horse allowance a year ago; that although he submitted particulars showing that his allowance was entirely inadequate, and these have been corroborated by departmental inquiries, no reply has yet been given to him; and will he give the matter his prompt and favourable consideration.
§ (Answered by Mr. Sydney Buxton.) Authority has already been given for increasing the allowance made to this postman for the use of a pony, and I have now directed that the increase is to take effect from the date of his application.