asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs whether, in view of the great need for extended telephonic facilities in West Cork, he will consider the granting of such facilities to Skibbereen, Bantry, and Castletownberehaven.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - CO. CORK TELEPHONIC FACILITIES.
The opening of telephone exchanges and call offices at Bantry and Castletownbere has been authorised, and the work involved will be proceeded with as early as practicable.
The question of providing an extension of the telephone system to Skibbereen is at present receiving consideration.