168 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that when one spouse owns a property prior to marriage the couple cannot be considered as first-time buyers in regard to stamp duty and mortgage interest relief; if he will confirm that in regard to an unmarried couple one partner who has not previously purchased a property may do so as a first-time buyer; his views on whether this disadvantages a married couple as compared to a co-habiting couple; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37848/08]

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168 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if he will confirm that when one spouse owns a property prior to marriage the couple cannot be considered as first-time buyers in regard to stamp duty and mortgage interest relief; if he will confirm that in regard to an unmarried couple one partner who has not previously purchased a property may do so as a first-time buyer; his views on whether this disadvantages a married couple as compared to a co-habiting couple; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37848/08]

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