§ Mr. NANNETTIasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware of the amount of inconvenience caused to the general public of Dublin owing to the congested state of the offices of the General Post Office in Princes-street; what is the cause of the delay in the carrying out of the improvements in the building generally; when may the starting of the rebuilding of the extensions promised be expected; and whether, in view of the dearth of employment in the building trade, he will hasten on the beginning of the work so urgently needed for the convenience of the public?
§ Mr. BUXTONI am sorry that it has not been possible to begin work on the extension of the General Post Office in Dublin. Difficulties have arisen in connection with rights of light appertaining to certain adjacent properties. These difficulties are now, I hope, in a fair way towards settlement, and, if that is effected, I will ask the Board of Public Works to make as early a start with the building as may be permitted by the funds at their disposal for the purpose.