Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2025
71. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a report on the operation of the first home scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35847/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe First Home Scheme (FHS), which launched in July 2022, is a shared equity scheme designed to help bridge the gap between a purchaser’s deposit and mortgage, and the price of their new home, for eligible first-time buyers, Fresh Start applicants and those who wish to build their first home.
The First Home Scheme Designated Activity Company is responsible for the operation and management of the First Home Scheme on behalf of its shareholders - the State, Allied Irish Bank, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB and, as such, is responsible for First Home Scheme reporting.
Quarterly Reports are made available on the First Home Scheme website including the most recent report for Q1 2025 which is available: https://www.firsthomescheme.ie/media/z2enauzj/fhs_q1_2025_report.pdf.
Previous quarterly reports published by FHS can be found on their website: https://www.firsthomescheme.ie/about-the-company/quarterly-updates/.
Furthermore, the First Home 2024 Annual Report, including information in relation to the number of homes in each local authority area supported under the scheme, is also available:
https://www.firsthomescheme.ie/media/zxvdnk2a/fhs-annual-report-2024.pdf.
My Department also publishes quarterly data on overall affordable housing provision, with the delivery figures for First Home broken down by Local Authority area. This information is made available alongside other housing data on the Departments area of the Gov.ie website at the following link: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/collections/overall-social-and-affordable-housing-provision/.
