Extension of First Home Scheme to second-hand homes unlikely to feature in Budget 2026, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin says there will be a focus on getting families out of emergency accommodation

Taoiseach Micheál Martin made the comments in New York, where he is attending the United Nations General Assembly. Photo: Reuters

The First Home Scheme is unlikely to be extended to second-hand homes in next month’s Budget, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.

Housing and building targets were a major feature of the general election campaign, and a commitment to expand the First Home Scheme to first-time buyers of second-hand homes was included in the Programme for Government.

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