Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am reviewing, and will continue to review, the scheme, and I will examine the point the Deputy raised. When I came into office, I reduced the local contribution to 15% for five houses or more, while I reduced it to 10% for five houses or fewer. The Deputy raised an important point that causes a significant problem in many areas where there are large roads but there may be only one or two people on them. The other day there was a €4,500 local contribution, which is a substantial amount for two young families, one of which had just built a house. I will consider the matter along with the scheme.

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