790. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department is undertaking, or plans to undertake, a review of the help to buy scheme; whether consideration is being given to reducing or amending the minimum loan-to-value mortgage requirement for eligibility under the scheme to assist first-time buyers and self-build applicants who are unable to secure borrowing at the current threshold despite having planning permission and financing in place; whether retrospective measures have been considered for applicants who were excluded under the existing criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62502/26]

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790. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department is undertaking, or plans to undertake, a review of the help to buy scheme; whether consideration is being given to reducing or amending the minimum loan-to-value mortgage requirement for eligibility under the scheme to assist first-time buyers and self-build applicants who are unable to secure borrowing at the current threshold despite having planning permission and financing in place; whether retrospective measures have been considered for applicants who were excluded under the existing criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62502/26]

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1. 7 September 2026

   Housing Schemes

   790. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department is undertaking, or plans to undertake, a review of the help to buy scheme; whether consideration is being given to reducing or amending the minimum loan-to-value mortgage requirement for eligibility under the scheme to assist first-time buyers and self-build applicants who are unable to secure borrowing at the current threshold despite having planning permission and financing in place; whether retrospective measures have been considered for applicants who were excluded under the existing criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62502/26]

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