Grant eligibility after inheriting a house

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The Minister said inheriting a dwelling does not by itself disqualify someone from the £1,000 grant; eligibility depends on the first-time purchaser or builder conditions for own occupation.

Brendan Griffin Mr. Griffin Fine Gael

asked the Minister for the Environment if a person who inherited a private dwelling house is entitled to £1,000 new house grant.

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Sylvester Barrett Mr. Barrett Fianna Fáil

A person who inherits a private dwelling-house is not ineligible by reason of that fact for the £1,000 new house grant.

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Brendan Griffin Mr. Griffin Fine Gael

There seems to be some ambiguity in the circular issued by the Department. Would the Minister consider inserting a clause clarifying the conditions of payment?

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Sylvester Barrett Mr. Barrett Fianna Fáil

It is stated that the grants are payable to persons purchasing or building a new dwelling for their own occupation who had not previously purchased or built a dwelling for themselves, either individually or jointly with their spouse.

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