asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state (a) the estimated number of new houses required at present to satisfy the housing requirements in (i) Dublin, (ii) Cork, (iii) Limerick, (iv) Waterford and (v) Galway; and (b) the number required in the remainder of the country, distinguishing between urban and rural needs.
Written Answers. - Housing Requirements.
According to the latest estimates furnished by the housing authorities the number of new local authority houses required to meet the needs of the areas in question were as follows at 31st October, 1956:—
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Houses. |
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Cork County Borough |
2,447 |
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Limerick County Borough |
1,116 |
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Waterford County Borough |
408 |
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Galway Borough |
387 |
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Other Urban Areas |
5,805 |
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Rural Areas |
10,457 |
These estimates of housing needs are at present being reviewed by the local authorities concerned and must be regarded as provisional. The estimates for Dublin County Borough are to some extent contradictory and are under further review by the corporation. Pending the outcome of this review a firm estimate is not available.
I wish to give notice of my intention to raise the subject matter of Question No. 53 addressed to the Minister for Local Government. on the Adjournment.
The Chair will communicate with the Deputy.