asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he will state in respect of the period between 1st April, 1932, and 30th September, 1935, the number of new houses erected and the number of houses reconstructed, and if he will state, further, the number of houses under construction and the number approved for erection by (a) local authorities, and (b) private persons at 30th September last.
Céisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Erection and Reconstruction of Houses.
The following are the figures relating to (a) local authorities and (b) private persons, including public utility societies, in respect of the period April 1st, 1932, and September, 1935:—
(a) |
(b) |
|
Local Authorities |
Private Persons and Public Utility Societies |
|
Number of new houses erected |
14,786 |
11,133 |
Number of houses reconstructed |
— |
3,790 |
Number of houses under construction at 30th September last |
6,802 |
*15,912 |
Number of houses approved for erection at 30th September last |
6,745 |
|
28,333 |
30,835 |
*There is no exact information as to the number of houses actually in course of construction by private enterprise, where the time for completion extends to the 1st April, 1937. The figure 15,912 includes 8,760 houses approved for reconstruction grants.