§ Mr. HAYDENasked the Postmaster-General whether he had received a request from the Athlone (No. 2) Rural District Council that a mail car service should be established between Athlone and Curraghboy to replace the present foot service, which is regarded as very unsatisfactory, as the distance is nine miles; and whether he would have the matter inquired into, with a view to meeting the wishes of the people of the whole district, as expressed by the district council's resolution?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Herbert Samuel)I have received the application, but I regret that I am unable to comply with it, as the alteration would necessitate considerable additional expense on a service which is already carried on at a loss. I cannot agree that the existing arrangements are unsatisfactory. The post arrives at Curraghboy at about 9.0 a.m., and leaves at about 5.0 p.m.