Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I think there is general agreement that the lack of supply in the private housing market is a major economic and social issue. Any measures that would increase supply without having adverse consequences elsewhere in the economy are to be welcomed. It is an open secret that we are working on a proposal to assist couples to buy their own homes. The details of it are still being worked on and it will be announced on budget day.