Le do cheadsa, a Cheann Comhairle, freagród Ceisteanna Uimhreacha a 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 maraon.
Prior to 1st May, 1964, married quarters for other ranks generally were provided with free light and the charge for the quarters was 5/- per week. As from that date electricity was charged for at the same rates as charged by the ESB in the area. To allow for this the charge for the quarters was reduced from 5/- per week to 3/- per week.
When the meters were installed and where the supply lines were sufficient, the occupants of married quarters were permitted to use appliances in addition to light. In some cases, as in Cathal Brugha Barracks, it was necessary to renew the wiring to the quarters as the existing supply lines were old and not capable of carrying any extra demand. The internal wiring which was for lighting only was renewed where necessary. The Department does not install wiring other than for lighting but if the occupants desire to use other appliances and the power lines are sufficient, wiring for them may be carried out on a repayment basis. The provision of the appliances is in all cases a matter for the occupants themselves.
The renewal of the wiring in Cathal Brugha Barracks commenced in December 1963 and was completed in March 1964 at a total cost of £2,370, including the cost of the supply lines to the individual quarters. As wiring other than for lighting was not being installed by the Department, an estimate of cost was not made at the time the lighting circuits were being renewed in Cathal Brugha Barracks and it is not now proposed to make such an estimate.
It is not possible to give the average consumption for lighting in quarters prior to the installation of the meters. Since 1st May, 1964, the average consumption of electricity per two-monthly period was 149 units per quarters.
Electricity meters in married quarters in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin, are read by an Oifigeach Neamhchoimisiúnta of Na Buan Óglaigh in the presence of the occupants of the quarters or members of their households. The readings are available for those persons on the spot if they request them.
