Liam Twomey (Fine Gael)

I move recommendation No. 10:

In page 15, line 25, to delete "€2,000" and substitute "€3,000".

The issues dealt with in these amendments have been also discussed at length in the Lower House. As a result of some of the changes introduced at budget time, people who are renting are being disadvantaged when compared with first time buyers or those receiving mortgage relief. The amendment seeks to rebalance the situation to ensure those who cannot afford to buy even with improvements in mortgage interest relief receive a fair crack of the whip.