Dáil Éireann - Volume 205 - 21 November, 1963

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Land Commission Housing Loans.

Mr. Carty Mr. Carty

39. Mr. Carty asked the Minister for Lands if he will give details of the revised scheme for the provision of loans by the Land Commission to persons erecting new houses which qualify for grants from the Department of Local Government; and whether loans will also be made available to persons reconstructing their farmhouses who qualify for reconstruction grants from the Department of Local Government.

Mr. Moran Mr. Moran

Mr. Moran: The details requested are as follows:—

1938

The maximum housing loan available through the Land Commission to supplement the State and local authority grants is being increased immediately from £200 to £500 irrespective of rateable valuation. Loans will be available for new dwelling houses and for reconstruction works. The loan will be repayable by [1938] long term annuity, under the Land Acts, consolidated with applicants' existing annuity. The interest rate will be related to the prevailing Government borrowing rate.

Mr. Tully Mr. Tully

Mr. Tully: Would the Minister let the members of the House have a copy of the proposed new scheme?

Mr. Dillon Mr. Dillon

Mr. Dillon: He need not. I will give the Deputy a copy of the Fine Gael policy.

Mr. MacEntee Mr. MacEntee

Mr. MacEntee: Have you got one?

Mr. Dillon Mr. Dillon

Mr. Dillon: It covers that. It is published.

Mr. Tully Mr. Tully

Mr. Tully: Would the Minister answer my question?

Mr. Moran Mr. Moran

Mr. Moran: I will give the Deputy a copy of this scheme if he so requires.

Mr. Tully Mr. Tully

Mr. Tully: Thank you very much.

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