Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Telephone Service.
- Telephone installation delays 3 speeches
The Minister attributed delays to shortages of buildings, plant and staff, while saying there was no general delay once applicants completed agreements and paid charges; Mr. White disputed this.
John F. Donnellan, Mark Killilea Jnr., James White
- Tuam telephone exchange funding 8 speeches
The Minister said some allocated funds remained unspent because installation was incomplete, with the balance expected to be paid by early next year. The exchange included brief discussion and banter about expediting the work, followed by notice that Questions 35 and 36 would be answered in writing.
John F. Donnellan, Mark Killilea Jnr., James White, Gerald L'Estrange, Joseph Brennan
asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs the reason for the delay in the installation of telephones particularly in cases where the deposit has been paid.
Comment on this
The basic reason for the delay in meeting telephone applications is that the resources of buildings, plant and staff necessary to meet the greatly increased demand in recent years are not yet available. However, there is no general delay in installing telephones after applicants have completed agreements and paid the necessary advance charges.
Comment on this
asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if the money allocated for the telephone exchange at Tuam, County Galway, has been spent to date and, if not, when it will be spent.
Comment on this
Since installation of the telephone exchange has not yet been completed, some of the money allocated for the telephone exchange project at Tuam has not yet been spent. The balance will be paid according as the work proceeds and it is expected that all payments will be made by early next year when work on the installation of the exchange should then be completed.
Comment on this
Fianna Fáil did not appreciate the good Minister they had from the western part of country.
