asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs the number of cases that respectively await installation of a telephone for more than (a) six months, (b) 12 months, (c) 18 months, (d) two years, and (e) three years; and what arrangements are being made to clear up the back-log.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Telephone Installations.
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The number waiting for more than six months is 8,173, including 5,693 waiting for over a year, 3,346 for over 18 months, 1,815 for over two years and 499 for over three years. Some 1,250 of these cases are at present in course of installation.
I may add that in the current financial year it is hoped to offer service to all pre-1964 applicants in all areas and to all 1964 applicants in most areas. A total of approximately 18,000 connections is planned, as against 13,726 last year.