asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he will state in respect of the period between April 1st, 1932, and June 30th, 1935, the number of new houses erected, the number of houses reconstructed, the number of houses under construction, and the number approved for erection by (a) local authorities, and (b) private persons.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Housing Statistics.
The following are the figures relating to (a) local authorities and (b) private persons and public utility societies in respect of the period between April 1st, 1932, and June 30th, 1935:—
|
(a) Local Authorities |
(b) Private Persons and Public Utility Societies |
|
|
Number of new houses erected |
13,487 |
9,857 |
|
Number of houses reconstructed |
— |
2,819 |
|
Number of houses under construction |
6,645 |
*14,671 |
|
Number of houses ap- proved for erection |
7,631 |
|
|
27,763 |
27,347 |
*There is no exact information as to the number of houses actually in course of construction by private enterprise where the time for completion extends to the 1st April, 1937. The figure 14,671 includes 7,727 houses approved for reconstruction grants.