asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs whether he will state if the site has been acquired for the erection of the high power broadcasting station in Athlone, and will he further state when the work in connection with the erection of the station will be commenced.

Considerable difficulty has been experienced in securing a suitable site for a high power broadcasting station in the immediate vicinity of Athlone. Negotiations for the acquisition of such a site are still proceeding, but it cannot be stated when they will be completed. Obviously, the work of erection of the station cannot commence until the site has been acquired.