Dáil Éireann - Volume 71 - 27 April, 1938

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Increase in Postmaster's Rent.

Mr. Heron Mr. Heron

Mr. Heron asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if his Department recently increased the rent of the official residence of the postmaster at Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, from £13 to £33 10s. per annum, an increase of almost 158 per cent.; and, if so, if he will state what are the reasons for this abnormal increase.

Minister for Posts and Telegraphs (Mr. Traynor) Minister for Posts and Telegraphs (Mr. Traynor)

Minister for Posts and Telegraphs (Mr. Traynor): On the recent occurrence of a vacancy at Ballyhaunis, the rent of the official residence which had been £17 1s. per annum was fixed at £33 10s. per annum, which is inclusive of rates and internal maintenance. The new rent was fixed after consultation with the Commissioner of Valuation, who considered that a fair rent for the residence would be £35.

Dáil Éireann 71 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Increase in Postmaster's Rent.

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