Dáil Éireann - Volume 221 - 01 March, 1966

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Telephone Applications.

85. Mr. Donegan asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs the number of applicants for telephones unsatisfied at the latest available date, and at the coresponding dates for the last five years.

Minister for Posts and Telegraphs (Mr. J. Brennan): The number of applicants waiting for service on 31st January of each year since 1961 is: 1961, 6,108; 1962, 9,362; 1963, 9,629; 1964, 12,222; 1965, 13,469; 1966, 12,667.