§ Mr. KILBRIDEasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that more than two years ago the Athey Urban Council, county Kildare, signed an agreement with the postal authorities for the installation of the telephone system; can he say what are the reasons for this prolonged delay; and whether he can state approximately the date on which the wants of the public in this matter will be complied with?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELI regret that I have not been in a position to accept the offer of the Athey Urban Council to guarantee the extension of the telephone system to that town. I am, however, in communication with the Treasury on the subject.