Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

There is not promised legislation in the area but we are examining all possible ways and means of addressing it. As part of that ongoing review process there were presentations recently including from Start Mortgages, the Money Advice and Budgeting Service and financial institutions and updates on local authority housing and on the review of the mortgage interest supplement scheme. Also, on a rolling basis initiatives can be taken by the Minister for Finance where that is deemed appropriate.

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