asked the Minister forPosts and Telegraphs if he has received an application or applications from the Shandon Householders' Protection Association, Phibsboro', for the provision of a telephone kiosk and letter box, and if, in view of the increase in population consequent on the extension and development of this area, he hopes at an early date to accede to their request.

The answer to the first part of the question is yes. The provision of an additional kiosk or letter box in the area would not be warranted at present.

asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs whether he is prepared to establish a sub-post office at Cloghroe, Blarney, County Cork.

In view of the proximity of the post office at Inniscarra the establishment of a sub-post office at Cloghroe would not be warranted.

Has the Minister taken into consideration the fact that, owing to the commencement of work on the Lee hydro-electric scheme there are many extra people living in that particular area?

All the circumstances have been taken into account. Should the position materially change, the matter can be re-examined.

asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs whether he is prepared to extend the facilities provided at Kilmurry sub-post office, Lissarda, County Cork, so as to permit the transaction of business in connection with the Post Office Savings Bank, money orders and telegraphic communications.

In view of the small amount of business likely to be transacted, the provision of telegraph, money order and savings bank facilities at Kilmurry sub-office would not be warranted.

asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs whether provision is being made for the establishment of a public telephone service, during the coming financial year, at Newcastle, Blarney, County Cork.

I regret the answer is in the negative. There is no post office at Newcastle and the provision of a public telephone there would not be warranted.

asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he is aware of the urgent necessity for a public telephone kiosk at Aphort, Arranmore island; and, if so, if he will cause same to be erected forthwith.

The erection of a public telephone kiosk at Aphort would not be warranted.