Dáil Éireann - Volume 37 - 26 March, 1931

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Housing Subsidies.

Dr. Ward asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health whether he will state the total amount paid in housing subsidies to public bodies, building societies and private builders since 1923 (a) in county boroughs, (b) in urban areas, and (c) in rural areas.

Minister for Local Government and Public Health (General Mulcahy): The amounts paid in housing grants since 31st March, 1923, to local authorities, public utility societies and private persons were:—

Areas.

Local Authorities

Public Utility Societies.

Private Persons.

Totals

£

£

£

£

County Boroughs

831,386

60,020

98,825

990,231

Urban Districts (including Town Commissioners)

372,497

16,235

110,582

499,314

Rural Areas

21,190

7,323

604,892

633,405

TOTALS

1,225,073

83,578

814,299

2,122,950