Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2025
508. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the merits of amending existing first-time buyer supports in cases whereby one member of a couple is a first-time buyer but the other has purchased a property previously; if this can be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32181/25]
View answerThe Affordable Housing Act 2021 requires that where a person is married, in a civil partnership or in an intimate and committed relationship with whom they intend to reside in the affordable dwelling, the application for an affordable dwelling must be a made jointly.
This requirement to apply jointly applies to other affordability initiatives such as the Local Authority Home Loan.
Section 10 of the Act further states that none of the persons making the application for an affordable home may own, or be beneficially entitled to an estate or interest in, any dwelling in the State or elsewhere.
There are no plans to change the legislation at this time.
