asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state (a) the total number of working-class houses (urban, rural and municipal) estimated as having been required in February, 1948, in respect of the entire State; (b) the total number built from February, 1948, to date, and (c) the estimated total of present requirements.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Housing of the Working Classes.
The number of dwellings required to be provided by local housing authorities to meet the needs of members of the working classes and agricultural labourers at the 1st February, 1948, was estimated at approximately 69,000; (b) the total number of dwellings completed by local authorities between 1st February, 1948, and 30th September, 1951, was 19,187; (c) it appears from the available estimates that approximately 50,000 additional dwellings are required for the classes mentioned by the Deputy.
Can the Minister state how many houses are in process of erection in addition to those which he has mentioned as having been completed?
I have not that information now.