Housing Grants

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 October 2011

Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Questions (78)

Mattie McGrath

Question:

78 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of bankrupt persons who have applied for social housing supports over the past 20 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31595/11]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Willie Penrose)

My Department collates a broad range of statistical data on social housing. Data relating to the number of bankrupt persons who have applied for social housing supports is not among that range.