Social and Affordable Housing.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 June 2005

Thursday, 2 June 2005

Questions (258)

Richard Bruton

Question:

258 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses completed in 2004 under part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and his forecast for the full year 2005. [18918/05]

Written answers

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

Local authorities acquired 591 social and affordable housing units in 2004 under part V of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2004. It is anticipated that over 1,600 housing units will be provided under part V this year.