asked the Minister for Energy the total number of ESB connections made in 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1983 under the western package electrification scheme, the total cost of these connections, the total amount of subsidies given by (a) State, (b) the EEC for these connections, the total amount of money paid by the consumers for these connections; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Western Package Electrification Scheme.
445.
The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table:
|
No. of Connections |
Total Cost |
State Contribution |
EEC Contribution |
Beneficiary Contribution |
|
|
100% |
40% |
40% |
20% |
||
|
1981 |
88 |
£262,645 |
£105,058 |
£105,058 |
£52,529 |
|
1982 |
683 |
£1,613,060 |
£645,224 |
£645,224 |
£322,612 |
|
1983 |
929 |
£1,986,497 |
£794,599 |
£794,599 |
£397,299 |
The scheme implementing the measures drawn up under Regulation (EEC) 1982-80 commenced in 1981. Accordingly, there are no figures which refer to 1980 and the figures for 1981 represent work completed in the last five months of that year. The State and the EEC each contribute 40 per cent towards the cost of connection, while the remaining 20 per cent of the cost of supply is borne by the beneficiaries.