I applied for a phone line last March and only got connected in January of this year. There were no problems on my end although Eircom did have to erect a pole (this was done in May of last year).
I spent five or six months fruitlessly ringing Eircom only to be given an extended connection date each time.
Eventually, I contacted Comreg (useless, too busy with Smart Telecom debacle), the Director of Consumer Affairs (no response) and my local TD. Two days after speaking to the local TD, the phone line was connected. (I'm not sure if this was coincidence or not)
I never, ever want to deal with Eircom again, they are without a doubt the most frustrating company I have ever had the misfortune to have to deal with.
Best of luck with it but if the excuses are starting already then be prepared for a long wait. You local representative seems like your best option especially in an election year but there is probably not much they can do until you have been waiting over two months.