Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 420: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way the new equity mortgage which is under consideration will make it easier for persons on average incomes who find that they still do not have enough income to be approved for an affordable house in the Dublin area; if he has set a date by which it is hoped that this new scheme will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22102/08]

Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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My predecessor initiated a study to identify measures that would assist in responding to the targets set for affordable housing in Towards 2016. The study is now completed and the resultant report, Increasing Affordable Housing Supply, has been published by the Affordable Homes Partnership for public consultation. Following the completion of the consultation process, it is intended that proposals will be brought to Government for consideration this summer. The full text of the report is available on the Department's website (www.environ.ie).