Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2025
550. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of first home scheme drawdowns, where the home buyer was also availing of help-to-buy, for each year since the first home scheme has been operational. [62755/25]
View answer551. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of help-to-buy drawdowns where the home buyer was also availing of first home scheme for each year since the first home scheme has been operational. [62756/25]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 550 and 551 together.
The First Home Scheme, which launched in July 2022, is a shared equity scheme, designed to help bridge the gap for eligible first-time buyers, eligible homebuyers, and self-builders, between their deposit and mortgage, and the price of their new home (within price ceilings established across the country).
The First Home Scheme Designated Activity Company (DAC) is fully responsible for the operation of the First Home Scheme on behalf of all shareholders and, as such, is responsible for all First Home Scheme reporting.
First Home Scheme DAC published their Q3 2025 report on 13 October 2025. The Q3 quarterly report shows continued strong interest in the scheme, with almost 8,400 buyers approved and over 4,100 homes already bought since the start of the scheme. The Q3 FHS Report noted that 66% of First Home Scheme users are also availing of Help to Buy. This, and all past quarterly reports, are available on the First Home Scheme website: www.firsthomescheme.ie/about-the-company/quarterly-updates/.
Please note, the Help to Buy incentive is not within the remit of my Department, and is operated by the Revenue Commissioners. The most up to date data for those availing of Help to Buy is gathered and processed by the relevant authorities. The Department of Finance (policy) and the Revenue Commissioners (operation) should be in a position to assist with queries regarding the scheme. More information is available at: www.revenue.ie/en/property/help-to-buy-incentive/who-can-claim-htb.aspx.
