There were 700 applicants on public sector housing waiting lists at the end of September.
That's according to figures from Infrastructure Minister, Ray Harmer, in written reponse to a question in the House of Keys on Tuesday.
The statistics also showed there were 138 vacant (void) properties at the same point.
Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper had asked Mr Harmer how many people were on each list and how many homes were available in each area.
Over 50 employment tribunals outstanding at the DoI
The Department of Infrastructure has 53 employment tribunals outstanding, according to Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford.
Free period products bill raises cost concerns for MHKs
Questions were raised in the House of Keys this morning about the proposed free period products bill.
Key road in Ramsey to re-open early this afternoon
A major road in Ramsey which has been shut for works will be reopening early this afternoon.
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Appeal launched after fly-tipper filmed dumping rubbish
Arbory and Rushen Commissioners are appealing to the public to help identify a fly-tipper.
Prepare your pets for Bonfire Night, says Manx charity
A local animal charity is sharing advice on how to keep pets safe and calm this fireworks night.
Manx Care bringing in mobile translation machine
Manx Care's introducing a new translation machine which it calls an 'interpreter on wheels'.
Steam Packet says it would get too many Freedom of Information requests
The Steam Packet company says it's worried about how many Freedom of Information requests it would get, if it had to answer them in future.
