Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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30. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of an application made by a person (details supplied); if the application can be processed speedily due to the strain placed on the couple applying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23469/23]

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Help to Buy (HTB) incentive is a scheme to assist first-time purchasers with the deposit they need to buy or build a new house or apartment. The incentive gives a refund of Income Tax and Deposit Interest Retention Tax (DIRT) paid in the State over the previous four years, subject to limits outlined in the legislation.

I am advised by Revenue that the HTB application of the persons concerned has been approved.

I am further informed that Revenue apologises to the couple for the delay in processing their application and will contact them directly.