Housing Grants.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 September 2004

Thursday, 30 September 2004

Questions (73)

Joan Burton

Question:

73 Ms Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he intends to implement the reported recommendation of the NESC that the Government should introduce measures to assist first-time buyers to meet the cost of the deposit on a new house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22561/04]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. N. Ahern)

The National Economic and Social Council has been carrying out a major study on housing and land policy and its report is expected to be finalised shortly. On receipt of this report my Department will examine its recommendations including those which relate to first-time house purchasers.

Question No. 74 answered with QuestionNo. 53.