asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs the number of applicants awaiting installation of telephones in Ballina urban area and the number of telephones installed since 1st January, 1961; and when he hopes to have all the present applications dealt with.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Mayo Telephone Applicants.
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There are 26 applications for telephones in the Ballina urban area. It is hoped to clear them within the next 12 months. Since the 1st January, 1961, 46 new telephones have been connected to Ballina exchange.
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asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs the number of applications for the installation of telephones to be dealt with in County Mayo, and the number of telephones installed during (a) the year 1961 and (b) the period of the present year up to 30th June.
The answer to the first part of the question is about 240. The other particulars requested are (a) 205 and (b) 55.