asked the Minister for Finance if he will state in respect of each year from 1953 to 1957, inclusive, the amount issued from the Local Loans Fund (1) to local authorities, distinguishing between issues for (a) housing of the working classes, and (b) loans under the Small Dwellings Acquisition Acts, and (2) to (a) Dublin Corporation and (b) Cork Corporation.
Written Answers. - Issues from Local Loans Fund.
The information required is set out in the attached tabular statement.
Following is the statement:—
LOCAL LOANS FUND ISSUES.
Year ended 31 March |
(1) Local Authorities (excluding Dublin and Cork Corporations) |
(2) Dublin and Cork Corporations |
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(a) Housing of the Working Classes Acts |
(b) Small Dwellings Acquisition Acts |
(a) Dublin |
(b) Cork |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
1953 |
2,658,000 |
3,042,000 |
— |
— |
1954 |
1,682,000 |
2,138,000 |
190,000 |
— |
1955 |
1,759,000 |
2,010,000 |
— |
— |
1956 |
1,335,000 |
2,755,000 |
119,000 |
— |
1957 |
1,310,000 |
1,555,000 |
3,344,000 |
670,000 |