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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 11 Dec 1952

Vol. 135 No. 9

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Rural Electrification.

asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware that the residents of Johnstown and Arklow Rock are very anxious to have the rural electrification scheme extended to their areas; and, if so, if he will state the approximate date when work will commence.

I am informed by the Electricity Supply Board that it was only very recently that they received a general application for supply from the residents of the area in which Johnstown and Arklow Rock are situated. The applicants have been advised to communicate with the board's district engineer in Waterford who will advise them on how to proceed with the organisation of the area. It is not possible at this stage to say when development of the area is likely to commence.

asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will direct the special attention of the Electricity Supply Board to the need for a rural electrification scheme at Coolderry and Kilcolman, near Birr, County Offaly, as this area could be connected economically and as the demand for electricity is widespread in the parish if he will state when work on the project will be undertaken.

I am informed by the Electricity Supply Board that an official canvass of the residents of the Kilcolman area, Offaly, which includes Coolderry, is at present in progress in connection with the rural electrification scheme. The area will be considered by the board in due course for selection for development. It is not possible at this stage to say when development of this area will be undertaken.

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