Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)

Mortgage interest supplement is a targeted, means tested measure which helps those who are most in difficulty. The Government is reducing the budget for mortgage interest supplement by approximately one third and increasing the minimum contribution from €24 per week to €35 per week. Fianna Fáil has been proactive in this regard by seeking to bring about a solution to the problem. During Private Members' business we introduced legislation that would help people who find themselves in this position.

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