Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Does the Deputy want me to answer the question? There were a small number of outstanding elements. It was not down to any delays in the Department regarding one of the financial institutions. These matters have now been closed. Agreement was reached on 23 September. I am further advised that all three mortgage providers have approved mortgage applications for the purchasers involved. The issue that was there with one mortgage provider in particular has been resolved and the purchasers will be able to close the sales of these affordable homes - at a cost of €245,000 - very shortly. We have subvented to the tune of about €75,000. That has come out of the affordable housing fund. That is the State's stake in that home which------

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