Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have a few specific suggestions on housing that would dramatically increase the supply of homes for sale and long-term rent on the market. Will the Minister look at providing better incentives to property owners to make their properties available for long-term rather than short-term rental? In this context, will he look at something similar to the €14,000 rent-a-room disregard? This could dramatically increase the supply of long-term rentals that are currently only available for short terms.

The other aspect was whether the Minister will prioritise bringing forward grant aid for first-time buyers to renovate derelict properties. That is really important. Will he also bring forward incentives for people who own these properties to sell them to first-time buyers?

Last of all, I welcome the Croí Cónaithe scheme and it is very important but will the Minister also ensure the provisions of this scheme are made available in respect of old cottages and farmhouses, which are our rural architectural heritage, in the open countryside as well as in towns and villages?

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