asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the high cost of house purchase for newly-weds, he will consider reducing or abolishing stamp duty on the first sale or resale of a house; or as an alternative if he will introduce similar type legislation in relation to stamp duty as exists in Britain.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Stamp Duty on House Purchase.
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Any alteration in stamp duty is primarily a budgetary matter to be taken into account with other budgetary considerations at the appropriate time.