asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he will state (1) the total number of labourers' cottages erected up to date in each of the three board of health areas in Cork County; (2) the average rent per week of such cottages; (3) how much has been spent in repairs in each such area during the last completed accounting year; and (4) how much arrears of rents had accumulated up to end of same period in each of the three areas.
Written Answers. - Cork Labourers' Cottages.
The following are the particulars asked for:—
(1)
Total number of labourers' cottages erected up to 31st December, 1938: |
|
North Cork Board of Health and Public Assistance |
2,902 |
West Cork Board of Health and Public Assistance |
1,435 |
South Cork Board of Public Health |
4,109 |
(2)
Average weekly rent (inclusive of rates) per cottage:—
Cottages Provided Prior to 1922 |
Cottages Provided Subsequent to 1922 |
|||
s. |
d. |
s. |
d. |
|
North Cork Board of Health and Public Assistance |
1 |
3 |
2 |
7 |
West Cork Board of Health and Public Assistance |
1 |
4 |
2 |
4 |
South Cork Board of Public Health |
1 |
3 |
1 |
10 |
(3)
Amount expended on repairs during the financial year ended 31st March, 1938:—
£ |
|
North Cork Board of Health and Public Assistance |
6,129 |
West Cork Board of Health and Public Assistance |
2,897 |
South Cork Board of Public Health |
12,814 |
(4)
Amount of rent (including rates) in arrear at the 31st March, 1938:—
£ |
|
North Cork Board of Health and Public Assistance |
622 |
West Cork Board of Health and Public Assistance |
531 |
South Cork Board of Public Health |
5,498 |