Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I gave the response earlier. I welcome Deputy McGrath's support for the initiative. He is correct in saying it is modest but it is policy intent that where people are saving for a property, be it a self-build or otherwise, that the State does not take the DIRT from them. The alignment with four years is in line with other Revenue reliefs and the Minister believes that is prudent and appropriate. Obviously this initiative is something the Minister will monitor closely, therefore I cannot accept the amendment.