asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he is aware of the difficulties being experienced by a co-operative society (details supplied) in County Galway because of the lack of telephone service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Telephone Service.
85.
Provision of service has already been authorised and the construction work required— which is abnormal—will be under— taken as early as practicable.
86.
asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs when telephone service was provided for a person (details supplied) in Galway.
On 19th December, 1975.
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asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will state (a) the number of applicants awaiting telephones at present in Galway city, (b) the number of applications dealt with during 1975, (c) the number of new applications received during 1975 and (d) the average waiting period for a telephone.
The information requested is not readily available in respect of Galway city. The following information refers to the larger area served from Galway exchange, which includes Galway city: (a) 470; (b) 1,040; (c) 630; (d) about 12 months.