Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister again for his reply. In fairness, when I ask a question, he always gives an honest answer. People have space in their homes, including garages, spare bedrooms or in other locations. Would the Minister consider giving an adaptation grant to help people? If a person is waiting to reclaim tax, it could take a long time.

People are struggling at the moment. One can get an adaptation grant of maybe €4,000 or €5,000 to do up a garage. It is a snowball effect. Apart from making life more bearable at home, it creates jobs for people trying to get off the pandemic unemployment payment. Will the Minister consider giving a one-off lump sum to each person working from home?

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