asked the Minister for Finance whether, in order to facilitate house purchase by young married families in the middle income group, he will consider the abolition of stamp duty on houses of purchase price up to £2,500 which are intended for owner occupation.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - House Purchase Stamp Duty.
The matter raised by the Deputy is one for consideration in connection with the Budget; and the Deputy will appreciate that I cannot indicate in advance at any stage what proposals my Budget Statement may or may not contain.