Elfordstown satellite earth station

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The Elfordstown earth station is expected to begin operating in the second half of 1984; its estimated £7 million project cost includes a contract awarded to Japan’s NEC.

Terry Leyden Mr. Leyden Fianna Fáil

asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs when direct satellite communication facilities will be available to shipping in the Atlantic Ocean region from Elfordstown near Midleton, County Cork; and the estimated cost of the project.

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Edward Nealon Mr. Nealon Fine Gael

: It is expected that the earth station at Elfordstown, Midleton, County Cork, will come into operation in the second half of 1984.

The capital cost of the project is estimated to be in the region of £7 million.

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Terry Leyden Mr. Leyden Fianna Fáil

: Where was the contract for this place? Who is providing the equipment?

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Edward Nealon Mr. Nealon Fine Gael

: In 1980 following open tender a contract for an Irish earth station was placed with the Japanese firm of NEC. The total cost of the project is estimated at £7 million.

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