Home Loan Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 June 2018

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

Ceisteanna (575)

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

575. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1046 of 20 March 2018, if a separated person who is remaining in the family home can potentially qualify for a loan under the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme to refinance a mortgage to give effect to the removal of the person's former spouse from the mortgage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26258/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government

Further to my reply to Question No. 1046 of 20 March 2018, which sets out the limited circumstances that would apply where a separated or divorced person who is not a first-time buyer could qualify to apply for a Rebuilding Ireland home loan (RIHL), the circumstances of the individual outlined in the Deputy’s question would not appear to meet the criteria to apply for a loan under this scheme.