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

Bhí mo chomhghleacaí, an tAire Stáit, an Teachta Noonan, ag labhairt liom faoi na daoine atá sa Ghailearaí ó Ghaelscoil Osraí i gContae Chill Chainnigh. Cuirim fáilte rompu go léir go dtí Teach Laighean inniu.

I ask Deputy Gould to give the details regarding the case he outlined and we will look at it for him. I am happy to help. The equity amount under the affordable housing fund is €100,000 for affordable purchase and €150,000 for cost rental. I would need to see the details of the case in question.

To respond to Deputy O’Sullivan, it is important we look forward, particularly in respect of the first home scheme and other supports. This Government is committed to extending the scheme further and that would be my intention if I were in government following the next election. It is helping so many people. We brought it in on a three-year basis. As the Deputy knows, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael McGrath, and the Government have approved the extension of the help-to-buy grant to the end of 2025. Whenever campaigning starts for the general election, there will be a clear contrast because this Government is offering first-time buyer supports and our colleagues opposite would abolish them. It is important that people see that fundamental difference.

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