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:
Lifeboat called to yacht's rescue
Ramsey lifeboat was called out to help a yacht off the Scottish coast last night.
Government reveals TT viewing figures
Just one in five people who sign up for the Department for Enterprise's TT streaming service pay for the live coverage.
Final wind farm hearings set for July
The final meetings and hearings for the proposed Mooir Vannin Offshore Wind Farm have been announced.
Cocaine dealer to appeal 14-year jail term
A Douglas man serving a 14 years in jail for his part in a cocaine-smuggling operation is to appeal against his sentence.
Infrastructure Minister defends road checks for cat’s eyes work
Roads are always inspected by the Department of Infrastructure before workers install cats eyes.
Beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury launches at Boots this weekend
The wait is finally over - Charlotte Tilbury is launching at Boots this Friday.
Isle of Man Energy confirms no gas price rise
Isle of Man Energy says gas prices will stay the same for customers despite rising wholesale costs.
Countdown on for World Downhill Skateboarding Championships
A huge skateboarding event has released a video looking forward to this week's action on the Isle of Man.
