asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs what is the cause of the delay in erecting a new district post office at Churchtown, Dublin; and when the work on the new office will commence.

A contract for the erection of a new District Sorting Office at Churchtown is being arranged at present and it is hoped building operations will be commenced in the near future.

Do I take it that the contract has been accepted?

It has actually been accepted, yes.

The contractor is prepared to sign the contract?

Yes.