asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if, in view of thefact that the population of the Blasket islands is now being evacuated to the mainland, he will have transferred therefrom the radio telephone or other instrument in use there to Innis Keeragh island, County Donegal.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Blasket Island Telephone Equipment.
The question of providing radio communication with Innis Keeragh island must be considered on its merits and in conjunction with the claims of other islands with similar or greater population figures. As I indicated to the Deputy on the 4th February last, I have undertaken to consider the matter and to refer it to the Parliamentary Secretary to the Government.