asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will consider the question of the reinstatement of John Reidy, Lixnaw, and Timothy Cronin, Knockanure, County Kerry, postmen, who were imprisoned in 1922 and not re-employed when released.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - KERRY POSTMEN'S REINSTATEMENT.
Mr. O'LEARY
Any applications for re-employment in the Department of Posts and Telegraphs which are submitted by the persons mentioned in the Deputy's question will receive consideration.
Mr. O'LEARY
Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that vacancies exist in these two districts at present, and could he see his way to employ these men to fill these vacancies?
I have nothing to add to my answer, that any applications which are received from these men, or from other men in the district, will receive consideration, and that all the circumstances will be taken into account when the appointments are being made.
Will these men get a preference, or is a preference going to be given to ex-service men of the National Army?
The appointments will be made, taking all the circumstances into account and the qualifications of the applicants.
Mr. O'LEARY
Will the past service of these men be taken into account?
I presume that every circumstance connected with the men's qualifications will be taken into account.