Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2023
335. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will detail on a county or local authority basis the number of residential purchases in each that have been approved for support under the first home scheme, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45166/23]
View answerThe First Home Scheme, which launched on 7th July 2022, supports first-time buyers and other eligible homebuyers in purchasing new houses and apartments in the private market through the use of an equity share model. The Scheme was expanded in April to enable eligible renters who have received a valid notice of termination from their landlord to purchase the home they are renting under the Tenant Home Purchase Scheme. The Scheme was further expanded in September to include eligible applicants who wish to self-build their new home. Details are available on the First Home Scheme website, www.firsthomescheme.ie.
The First Home Scheme Designated Activity Company (DAC) is fully responsible for the operation of the First Home Scheme on behalf of all shareholders, including reporting on Scheme activity. The First Home Scheme DAC publishes its quarterly updates and annual reports on its website. These are available by accessing www.firsthomescheme.ie , and clicking on ‘About the Company’ in the menu.
Data on First Home Scheme delivery can also be found on my Department's website, which includes local authority level approval data for 2022, at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/collection/6060e-overall-social-housing-provision/#affordable-housing-delivery .
