asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will make a comprehensive statement on the progress made in connection with the development of rural electrification in County Clare, with special reference to (a) areas fully developed, (b) areas undergoing development, (c) areas selected for development, (d) areas awaiting investigation and development, and (e) approximately when electrification will be extended to all areas.

As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to have it circulated with the Official Report.

Following is the statement:—

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION IN COUNTY CLARE.

(e) At the present rate of progress it is expected that the development of all areas in County Clare will be completed in about three years' time.