asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs whether he has received several applications during the past two years from Messrs. A. Gallagher, Limited, for a telephone in their factory at Lifford; and whether he is aware that this firm is seriously hindered in its business for want of this facility.

The applications referred to were received, but as there is as yet no exchange at Lifford, Messrs. Gallagher could not be provided with a telephone circuit. The sanction of the Minister for Finance has, however, been just received for the opening of an exchange at Lifford, and the work will be carried out as early as possible.