Seán Haughey
Question:1451 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will extend the first time buyers new house grant scheme to second hand houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15501/02]
Written Answers. - New House Grants.
The first time buyers grant offers assistance to people who are first time purchasers of new houses. I have no proposals to extend the grant to first time purchasers of second hand houses given the significant costs that would be involved and the fact that any additional grant aid would, in present market circumstances, be likely to be absorbed in higher prices.
Question No. 1452 answered with Question No. 1439.