asked the Minister for Transport and Power whether he is aware that certain applicants for the electric light supply in County Monaghan are informed that there will be two years' delay before the supply can be made available; and whether he proposes to consult with the ESB with a view to reducing this delay.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Monaghan Electricity Supply.
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I am informed by the Electricity Supply Board that all 20 rural areas in County Monaghan have been developed under the rural electrification scheme. Practically all the householders in these areas have already had an opportunity of obtaining connection to the electricity supply, but some did not accept supply because of the cost or other reasons personal to the householders. As part of the revised rural scheme the Board, in order to ensure orderly development and to keep costs at a minimum, is re-canvassing the whole country with the object of giving those houses still unconnected the best terms for supply in accordance with the revised subsidy arrangements provided for in the Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Act, 1962.
To date the Board has re-canvassed six of the 20 rural areas in County Monaghan. All areas in the country will be re-canvassed within the next two years but it is not at present possible for the Board to state an order of priority for the re-canvassing of particular areas.