Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says an Island-wide housing shortage means difficulties for all would-be social tenants.
In the House of Keys this week, he faced questions from Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse about the number of single people waiting to be housed by local authorities or the government.
He said in total around 700 single people are on waiting lists.
But he denied claims anyone was being misled about how long it might take to find them a home:
Island's assisted dying laws raised in UK parliament
An amendment to a new law in the UK has been withdrawn to allow time for talks with the Isle of Man.
More time needed for work on Ramsey Cottage Hospital
Manx Care says reopening Ramsey Cottage Hospital will take longer than expected.
Weather warning for snow and icy patches
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and icy patches.
TT marshal course this weekend
The TT Marshals Association is holding an incident management course this weekend.
Cruise ship season starts soon!
This year's cruise ship season gets underway next month.
DOI tries to minimise road closure disruption, says minister
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says his department tries to balance the need for roadworks with the potential traffic disruption closures might bring.
Applications open for charity's student laptops
A charity says applications are now open for free laptops for children on the Island who need one for education but can't afford it.
Balladoole reuse centre to raise amenity site's costs
The Northern Civic Amenity Site will reopen in mid-April, according to the Island's Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall.
