To ask the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the fact that many old age pensioners live long distances from towns and from country Post Offices, and also in view of the contemplated closing down of many of these sub-offices, it is possible to make arrangements whereby old age pension orders may be delivered, through the medium of the post, by the rural postmen, to the pensioners.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. - OLD AGE PENSIONS.
SEOSAMH MAC GIOLLA BHRIGHDE
The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. J.J. Walsh)
It is not possible to effect any general change in the existing arrangement under which old age pensioners or their agents are required to come to the nearest Post Office for payment, but I would be prepared to consider any exceptional cases of hardship in remote districts brought to notice, with the view of seeing whether payment could be made by postmen.