Pádraic McCormack (Galway West, Fine Gael)

Question 55: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to alleviate the financial burden on young couples and families in view of the publication of the affordability index by EBS Building Society and DKM consultants which shows that up to 32% of household income of first time buyers in Dublin goes to financing a mortgage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22805/06]

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