asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will state in relation to the county of Wicklow the number of applications for telephones outstanding at present.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Telephone Applications.
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The number is 250 approximately.
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asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs how many applications from County Mayo for telephones are outstanding; and when it is hoped to provide the telephones applied for.
The number is 230 approximately. Some 40 of these will be dealt with in the next few months. At the end of that time the position regarding the remainder will be reviewed in the light of progress made with trunk work which is necessary in the interest of subscribers generally and which is at present being carried out on a priority basis.