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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 10 May 2000

Vol. 518 No. 6

Written Answers. - Shared Ownership Scheme.

Gay Mitchell

Ceist:

393 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans he has to review the £50,000 limit set in May 1998, namely two and a half times the income of one earner plus the income of another, in determining the eligibility for the shared ownership scheme in view of the fact the £50,000 limit was set two years ago; if an approach has been made to have the limit increased to £63,000; and if persons (details supplied), who have income of approximately £16,000 each, would qualify for a shared ownership loan if the current limit is increased to the level requested; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12895/00]

The operation of the shared ownership scheme is being kept under review by my Department and the adequacy of the income limits forms part of the review process. I am not aware of an approach to have the limit increased to £63,000. The administration of the scheme is a matter for the local authority concerned and I am not in a position to comment on individual cases.

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