Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 July 2021
82. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance if there are plans to amend the help to buy incentive to increase the purchase price or valuation limit of €500,000 in view of the recent increase in property valuations and prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38223/21]
View answer89. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance his plans with respect to the help-to-buy scheme; if it will continue beyond the end of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38412/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 82 and 89 together.
The Help to Buy (HTB) incentive is a scheme to assist first-time purchasers with a deposit they need to buy or build a new house or apartment. The incentive gives a refund on Income Tax and Deposit Interest Retention Tax (DIRT) paid in the State over the previous four years, subject to limits outlined in the legislation. Section 477C Taxes Consolidation Act (TCA) 1997 outlines the definitions and conditions that apply to the HTB scheme.
The position is that, as part of the normal course of events, the future of the HTB scheme is a matter that will fall to be considered in the context of Budget 2022 and the subsequent Finance Bill.
