Mr. Patrick Davitt:

For the past six years, we have been looking to get the help-to-buy scheme extended to second-hand homes, which would include vacant homes. For some reason, however, it has not been extended. Obviously, it is a tax that you pay that you get back when you go looking for it over the previous five years. We cannot see any reason why it cannot be extended to second-hand homes, even some of it.

It does not have to be 30,000. Even if it was only 10,000 or 15,000 it would be very helpful. We would support that 100%. We have looked for this in our previous six budget submissions. It has not taken place as yet. Whether it will or not, I do not know, but it would obviously be a great idea. I am delighted that the Deputy believes that would be a good idea. It would be very good from our point of view as well.