Social and Affordable Housing.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Questions (1076)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

1258 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses provided throughout the country since the affordable housing initiative was first announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22926/04]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. N. Ahern)

While many housing units will have been provided at affordable prices to the market around the country, a total of 3,550 units have been provided through the various Government affordable housing schemes from the beginning of 2003 to end June 2004.