Paudge Connolly (Cavan-Monaghan, Independent)
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Question 848: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to increase the limits for the affordable housing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10180/06]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The income eligibility and loan limits for the affordable housing schemes were reviewed and increased with effect from 1 January 2006. The income eligibility for a single income household was increased from €36,800 to €40,000 and from €90,000 to €100,000 for a two-income household. The maximum loan that can be advanced by local authorities for the acquisition or construction of a house has been increased to €185,000. I have no proposals to increase these limits further but will continue to keep them under review.