asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he has considered the question of improving the postal service from Cork to Coachford, Dripsey, Aghabullogue and other places in that district, and, if so, if he will state what decision has been arrived at in the matter.

Proposals for a revision of the postal services in the district in question are being examined with a view to ascertaining whether it would be practicable to effect an improvement on present arrangements. I hope that it will shortly be possible to come to a decision in the matter, when I will communicate further with the Deputy.