Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As the Deputy has just indicated, as a Government, we do not play a role in any decision the Central Bank makes on criteria for access to loans to purchase homes. The only legislative relationship in this area requires that we be informed of what the Central Bank is doing, but it makes its decision and announces it. As the Deputy said, there are other measures at which we are looking to increase the supply of homes. There are also measures in the Finance Bill which I hope will be passed in the Seanad soon. I hope those measures will address some of the issues raised by the Deputy.

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