asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state (a) the number of houses in Ireland built by private enterprise; (b) the number reconstructed; (c) the number built by local authorities, and (d) the number reconstructed, during the period 1932 to 1948.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Housing Statistics.
Mr. Murphy
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle the reply in the form of a tabular statement will be circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the reply:—
Table showing the number of houses built and reconstructed (a) by local authorities, and (b) by private enterprise with the aid of grants under the Housing Acts during the period from August, 1932, to 31st March, 1948:—
|
New Houses |
Reconstructed Houses |
Total |
|
|
Built by Local Authorities |
53,670 |
386 |
54,056 |
|
Built by Private Enterprise |
35,589* |
32,077* |
67,666* |
|
Total |
89,259 |
32,463 |
121,722 |
* These figures relate only to houses built or reconstructed with the aid of grants under the Housing Acts.