Sean Barrett (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for her reply. The figure of 1.5% came from a returning emigrants' website which stated that the difference between the United Kingdom and Ireland is that one pays 1.5%. I know that is a quote that is dear to this Minister's heart and that of the Minister for Finance.

In the context of trying to attract the people who left during the recession to come back here, it is important that they face a conveyancing charge that is comparable with the one that they had in the United Kingdom.