Dáil Éireann - Volume 140 - 08 July, 1953

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Kilkenny Post Office Appointment.

Mr. Crotty Mr. Crotty

698

Mr. Crotty asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will state [698] if he has yet sanctioned an appointment to the position of sub-postmaster in Gowran, County Kilkenny; and, if so, the name and the qualifications of the new appointee.

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

Minister for Posts and Telegraphs (Mr. Childers): Mr. James Lennon has been appointed.

It is not the practice to furnish information regarding the claims or qualifications of candidates for sub-postmasterships or other similar appointments as it would be difficult to do so without disclosing information obtained in confidence either from, or concerning, those persons.

Mr. Crotty Mr. Crotty

Mr. Crotty: Would the Minister state how many applications he had for this position?

Mr. Childers Mr. Childers

Mr. Childers: I have not that information.

Mr. Crotty Mr. Crotty

Mr. Crotty: Would the Minister state when the inspection of premises took place?

Mr. Childers Mr. Childers

Mr. Childers: I have not that information.

Mr. Crotty Mr. Crotty

Mr. Crotty: In view of the unsatisfactory nature of the Minister's reply I give notice that, with your permission, I propose to raise this matter on the Adjournment so that I may get more information.

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