Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 July 2020
298. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he or his officials have met with groups (details supplied) or other industry lobby groups to discuss the introduction of a State-backed shared equity scheme for private sector homes; if so, when the meetings took place; the persons and bodies that attended the meetings; the specific proposals discussed; and if his Department is considering such schemes. [16722/20]
View answerI can confirm that neither I, nor officials from my Department, have met with Property Industry Ireland or Irish Institutional Property to discuss the introduction of a Government-backed shared equity scheme for private sector homes.
I will outline my detailed plans for affordable housing in the Autumn. In doing so I will take account of the measures already underway, such as: the Serviced Site Fund; the Help to Buy Scheme and the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan. I will also consider, measures in development, such as the Affordable Home Purchase and Cost Rental Schemes.
Finally, in this context, I am consulting with key stakeholders and delivery partners, to examine and identify potential options for the acceleration and expansion of the delivery of the affordable housing programme.
