Seamus Brennan
Question:63 Mr. S. Brennan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the effect of the high level of stamp duty levied on the purchase of second-hand homes; his further views on whether these taxation levels act as a disincentive to the Irish tradition of home ownership; his further views on whether a turnover of homes is essential to the economic well-being of the country and that it helps to keep the demand for public housing lower than it might otherwise be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8616/96]