Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 274: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will abolish stamp duty for first time buyers; and if he will investigate further tax relief for young couples trying to buy a house. [30447/06]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I have no proposals to abolish stamp duty on houses bought by first-time buyers. There are already significant reliefs in the stamp duty and income tax code for first-time buyers which put them in an advantageous position compared to other house buyers.