Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 November 2020
206. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the supports in place for families that are not first-time buyers that require more space for their growing family but cannot afford to buy an adequately sized home on the private market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35986/20]
View answerSupports towards the purchase of housing, including affordable housing under Part 5 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, the Help to Buy Scheme and the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan, are generally directed towards first time buyers.
An exception is in Part 5 whereby a prospective purchaser who previously purchased a dwelling under an affordable dwelling purchase arrangement, or a dwelling made available under Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and who now requires to relocate to a different dwelling, will not be ineligible for an affordable purchase arrangement under Part 5 by virtue of having previously purchased such a dwelling.
