asked the Minister for Industry and Energy when the new power station in Arigna will commence; how long it will take to construct; and how many people will be employed in the course of construction.
Written Answers. - New Power Station.
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I have been informed by the ESB that preliminary site development work has already commenced at Arigna and that the new power station is expected to be in operation by late 1987.
It is estimated that the number of people to be employed on construction of the station will be approximately 30 in 1983 rising to about 200 by 1985-86.