Written Answers. - Local Authority Housing.

Wednesday, 6 December 2000

Dáil Eireann Debate
Vol. 527 No. 4

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  148.  Mr. Penrose  Information on Willie Penrose  Zoom on Willie Penrose   asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government  Information on Noel Dempsey  Zoom on Noel Dempsey   the position in relation to a new house grant for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who had a local authority house and vested same, and has since disposed of same and has not constructed his own new dwelling house on his own site; if such a person would be entitled to a new house grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28990/00]

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Molloy): Information on Robert Molloy  Zoom on Robert Molloy  A new house grant is payable to a first-time purchaser of a new house who fulfils the conditions of the grants scheme, which require, inter alia, that the applicant did not previously purchase, individually or with another person, a house for their own occupation in this State or abroad. It is not possible to determine whether a particular person would be eligible for a grant until an application and supporting documentation is received in the Department.


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