asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will state the number of new exchange lines connected, distinguishing between Dublin and provincial, in the years 1950, 1953 and 1954; further, if he will state, for the same years, the number of kiosks, rural call offices and miles of circuits provided, and the number of exchanges opened and extended.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Telephone Exchanges.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
1950 |
1953 |
1954 |
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New Exchange lines connected |
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(a) Dublin |
4,271 |
5,060 |
4,010 |
(b) Provinces |
2,234 |
2,541 |
2,533 |
Kiosks erected |
31 |
53 |
54 |
Rural Call Offices opened |
73 |
225 |
77 |
Number of miles of trunk and junction circuits provided |
2,708 |
8,907 |
4,687 |
Exchanges opened |
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(a) Automatic |
3 |
8 |
4 |
(b) Manual |
7 |
12 |
7 |
Exchanges extended |
95 |
118 |
83 |