Announcement of 1985 house purchase scheme
Molloy asked why the 1985 scheme had not been announced. The Minister said discussions with NATO had been inconclusive and a memorandum was being prepared, but hoped to announce the scheme soon.
What is the reason for the delay in announcing the 1985 local authority house purchase scheme? Details of the scheme have not been announced although we are into the month of November. Deputy McGahon was seeking to know if in the new scheme a deduction of £5,000 from the sale price would be granted.
Comment on this
It does not appear that the Deputy asked for that information. Discussions took place during the year with NATO through my Minister of State. They proved inconclusive, but a memorandum to the Government is being prepared on the basis of the problem that has arisen due to a lack of agreement between NATO and the Department. I hope to be in a position to announce the purchase scheme fairly soon.