319. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on housing schemes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46417/26]

Information and guidance on the affordable housing supports in place for First Time Buyers, fresh starters and other eligible applicants is available at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/0d279-doors-open/, and includes information on the schemes below. A number of these can be combined for increased affordability.

• Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme

• Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant

• Help to Buy

• Cost Rental

To note, the Local Authority Home Loan is a Government-backed mortgage for first-time buyers and certain other eligible applicants who have been refused a mortgage, or have received insufficient offers from a regular mortgage lender. The loan is for the purchase of new or second-hand residential properties and for self-builds. It also includes the purchase of homes through Affordable Housing Schemes, with the exception of the First Home Scheme. The Local Authority Home Loan is available nationwide from all local authorities. More information on the Local Authority Home Loan is available at the following link: /localauthorityhomeloan.ie/.