Michael P. Kitt
Ceist:484 Mr. M. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the areas of his Department that use answering machines; the savings involved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8742/98]
Vol. 489 No. 6
484 Mr. M. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the areas of his Department that use answering machines; the savings involved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8742/98]
In general, answering machines are not used in my Department. The use of voice-mail and direct dialling inwards is being considered in the context of replacement of existing PABX switchboards.