Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

In 2007, I want to see additional support going to those who have bought, or are trying to buy, a home for the first time.

Assisting first-time home buyers

In the current market situation, any stamp duty cuts would, more likely than not, be incorporated into the sale price and so end up in the pocket of the seller.

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