asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs when direct dialling will be made available to subscribers in the Ballingarry area of south Tipperary.

17.

asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs when automatic dialling will be made available to subscribers in the Killenaule area of south Tipperary.

18.

asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs when automatic telephone dialling will be made available to subscribers in the Mullinahone area of south Tipperary.

I propose with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to take Questions Nos. 16, 17 and 18 together.

It is hoped to provide automatic service at Ballingarry and Mullinahone towards the end of 1982, and at Killenaule in the first half of 1983.

What about Mullinahone?

The Minister mentioned Mullinahone in his reply.

19.