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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Telephone Service.

Moyville Estate telephone service

Summary

Kelly asks when Moyville residents will receive telephone service; the Minister expects provision within about six months, with 159 applicants awaiting connection. He says the Ballyboden exchange is due to operate by the first week of July, and an official opening may be held.

asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs when residents of Moyville estate, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, may expect to receive telephone service.

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It is expected that service will be provided within the next six months or so.

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Am I to understand from the Minister's reply that if the period is longer than six months it will be only a matter of weeks?

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Yes, or days.

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Will the Minister state how many applicants in this estate are awaiting telephones?

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There are 159 applicants, at Moyville estate, Rathfarnham, awaiting telephones.

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Will the Minister state when it is likely the Ballyboden exchange will be completed? If this exchange is completed before six months, is it likely that these people will be provided with telephones?

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I assured several delegations I received concerning the Ballyboden exchange that it would be operative by the first week of July. I am a person of my word and this will be done and the people can look forward to a telephone service.

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Will there be an official opening?

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That may be the case.

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Will local representatives be invited?

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Padraig Faulkner An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I am calling Question No. 24.

24.

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