Question:
85 Mr. Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to the practice of precontract expenses incurred by the purchaser of a property; the action, if any, she will be taking to amend the law in this area in order that a purchaser will be given an opportunity of claiming back expenses which he has put into the pre-contract stage in the context of the current housing market; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9974/98]
