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Calls to abolish stamp duty for first time buyers

The Taoiseach hasn’t ruled out a stamp duty cut for first time buyers in the budget.  Pressure is...

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09.00 8 Sep 2026


Calls to abolish stamp duty for first time buyers


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The Taoiseach hasn’t ruled out a stamp duty cut for first time buyers in the budget.  Pressure is coming from within Fianna Fail to make the change - while the Fine Gael leader shut down any speculation that it might happen. 

To discuss this further with Claire was Senior Lecturer in Economics at TU Dublin, Emma Howard and Labour Spokesperson for Housing, Conor Sheehan. 


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