asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs the number of applicants in County Donegal who have been waiting to have telephones installed for over two years.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Telephone Applications.
48.
The number is 144, including 64 for whom connection arrangements are at present in hands.
49.
asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs the number of persons awaiting telephone service in South Tipperary and West Waterford; how long they have been waiting for service; and when it is likely to be provided.
The number is 295. They applied as follows:
|
1961 |
8 |
|
1962 |
14 |
|
1963 |
32 |
|
1964 |
54 |
|
1965 |
187 |
Service is in course of being provided for about 120 of these and this figure includes 75 of the pre-1965 applications. It is planned to offer service during this financial year to the remainder of the pre-1965 applicants and to as many as possible of later cases.
50.
asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs the number of applicants for telephones in Ballymote town, County Sligo and surrounding area; and when installation may be expected.
The number is 13, of which four pre-1964 cases will be offered service shortly. It cannot at present be stated when the remaining applications can be cleared.