An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Dail Éireann — 2025-06-17
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

On costs, we waived the development levies for a significant period. This resulted in unprecedented levels of commencements over the two years prior to this year. The commencements in 2023 and 2024 were significant. There was a massive increase because we waived the development levies for a restricted period. After that, we have had a lower level of commencements. The Government is doing a range of initiatives on housing. Everything is being kept under constant review. I will look at the Deputy's proposal, but the help to buy scheme and the first home grant are quite generous as matters stand. Combined, they give significant supports to first-time buyers. We will certainly examine the proposal.

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Sitting date: 2025-06-17