Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 June 2004
249 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable houses provided to applicants and as a percentage of the total number on housing waiting lists. [16814/04]
Amharc ar fhreagra
In March 2002 local authorities undertook a statutory assessment of local authority housing needs. It indicated that 48,413 households were in need. During 2002 and 2003 the needs of over 26,300 households were met under a range of social and affordable housing measures. Included in the figure are 5,224 affordable housing units acquired or completed by local authorities or 10.8% of households on the housing list.
