asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state the number of houses completed, in each month, during 1947, distinguishing between those erected by local authorities and by private builders; and further, the number, distinguished in the same manner, now under construction and which it is anticipated will be completed not later than 31st December, 1947.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - House Building.
The information asked for is in the form of a tabular statement which, with the Ceann Comhairle's permission, will be circulated with the Official Reports.
STATEMENT
|
1947 |
Number of houses erected by local authorities |
Number of houses erected by Private Builders* |
Total |
|
January |
63 |
39 |
102 |
|
February |
55 |
67 |
122 |
|
March |
63 |
65 |
128 |
|
April |
10 |
10 |
20 |
|
May |
64 |
57 |
121 |
|
June |
92 |
76 |
168 |
|
July |
44 |
17 |
61 |
|
August |
8 |
104 |
112 |
|
September |
119 |
51 |
170 |
|
October |
68 |
124 |
192 |
|
TOTAL |
586 |
610 |
1,196 |
* The houses erected and in course of erection by private persons and public utility societies refer only to houses in respect of which grants are payable under the Housing (Financial and Miscellaneous Provisions) Acts, 1932— 1946.
At the end of October, 1947, 2,694 houses were in course of erection by local bodies and of this number it is estimated that 310 will have been completed at 31st December, 1947. At 31st October, 1947, there were 2,054 houses for erection by private persons and public utility societies in respect of which certificates of approval had been issued but final payment had not been made. It is expected that 120 of these houses will be completed in the two months period to the end of December, 1947.