To ask the Postmaster-General whether P. O'Kane, of Carlow Post Office, has addressed a letter to him, concerning his recent dismissal, with a view to having an enquiry made into the charges preferred against him; whether he has signified his intention to meet such inquiry at any time or in any place, and when does he propose investigating this case, so that Mr. O'Kane will get the opportunity he asks for to vindicate himself.

No letter has been received from Mr. O'Kane since his dismissal. I have withdrawn the second portion of the question with the approval of the Deputy.

In connection with this question, the answer to the latter part is only withdrawn until such time as the letter is received from Mr. O'Kane, in which he asks for an investigation into his case. I would like that understood.

All right.