We use Google Analytics to see which pages are read and how the site is used, so we know what to improve. This only runs if you accept. See our privacy notice for details.

Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Building Society Interest Rates.

Demand for local authority home loans

Summary

Molloy seeks clarification on whether the stated high demand concerns local authority loans and says demand for those loans has fallen because of interest rates. The Chair rules this a separate question.

Could I ask the Parliamentary Secretary if he is stating that the demand for local authority house loans is increasing?

Comment on this
Oliver J. Flanagan Mr. O.J. Flanagan Fine Gael

The demand for home loans is continuing at a very high level.

Comment on this

Is the Parliamentary Secretary referring to local authority home loans or building society home loans?

Comment on this
Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

We must not depart from the subject matter of the question.

Comment on this

Is the Parliamentary Secretary not aware there is a sharp fall in the demand for local authority home loans because of interest rates?

Comment on this
Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

That is a separate question.

Comment on this
Oliver J. Flanagan Mr. O.J. Flanagan Fine Gael

The question deals with mortgages. If the Deputy has a separate question to put down——

Comment on this
Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

Question No. 26.

Comment on this