Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick East, Fine Gael)

I concur with my colleague. The Minister outlined the increase from 2003 to 2004 but I would be interested in learning the change in house prices from 2002 to 2003. We are looking for a sense of fair play in this matter. People assumed they would receive mortgage relief over a seven year period and a transition arrangement would be fair to those who fall into the 2003 category. The issue has been raised by quite a number of my constituents because they are genuinely under pressure.

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