Michael McCarthy
Question:246 Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is eligible for mortgage interest relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25558/12]
View answerTuesday, 22 May 2012
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This is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners. On that basis I am advised by Revenue Commissioners that the person concerned is not currently receiving mortgage interest relief. If the person concerned has a secured loan, used to purchase, repair, develop or improve his principal private residence, then he may qualify for mortgage interest relief. The person must register for the relief so that Revenue Commissioners can, on the basis of the information he will be asked to provide, determine eligibility. To register, the person in question must complete and submit an application on-line at www.revenue.ie. Should he have any difficulty in completing the on-line application, he should contact the appropriate Revenue help line at 1890 46 36 26.