asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state the number of new houses built by private persons and public utility societies in 1958 or for such portion thereof for which figures are as yet available; and if he will give comparable figures for 1955, 1956 and 1957.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Building of Houses.
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As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
HOUSES completed by private persons and public utility societies.
|
Year |
Number |
|
1955 |
4,873 |
|
1956 |
5,859 |
|
1957 |
3,925 |
|
1958 |
2,904 |
NOTE.—The foregoing figures refer to new houses for which grants under the Housing (Financial and Miscellaneous Provisions) Acts, 1932-1958, were made available.