Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 51: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person who purchased houses in both November 2003 and November 2007 is being penalised in respect of mortgage interest relief in view of the fact that both 2003 and 2007 are being calculated as full years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4354/10]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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This is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners in the first instance who are responsible for the administration of mortgage interest relief through the tax relief at source (TRS) system. I am advised that, following clarification of the sequence of events leading to the purchase of a new home in 2007, the Revenue Commissioners are satisfied that there is a continued entitlement to relief. Arrangements have been made to recommence payment of the relief for 2010 and any arrears due will be given through the lender.