Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

We all want to ensure the amendment is introduced as quickly as possible in order that the scheme can be established. I believe it will provide relief for the large number of families for whom deposits are crucial, in particular when moving home. It is hard to come up with lump sums at that time. To be deprived of one's deposit when one is entitled to it is a real difficulty for families such as the one mentioned by the Deputy.

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