asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state whether the E.S.B. has brought into operation this year the further increase in the rate of development under the rural electrification scheme decided on last year, and if construction is now proceeding at the rate of 100 areas per annum as anticipated.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Rural Electrification Scheme.
Mr. Lemass
I am informed by the E.S.B. that the further increase in the rate of development under the rural electrification scheme is being gradually attained and that it is expected that a rate of development of 100 areas per annum will be achieved within the next two months.