asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs how many applications from the Kildare constituency for telephones are outstanding; and when it is hoped to provide the telephones requested.
Written Answers. - Kildare Telephone Applications.
195.
The number of waiting applicants is 353. It is hoped to provide service for about one-third of these within the next six months. Because of the need to concentrate on urgent trunk work necessary in the area generally it will not be possible to provide service for the bulk of the remaining applicants before next Summer.