Left in limbo: Embattled homebuyers are still waiting for government to act

In the days leading up to the publication of the government’s housing action plan, expectation was building that some sort of support for first-time buyers was on the way.

Despite a 114-page tome of a report, first-time buyers still have little more than expectation to go on, with just a couple of brief references in the plan to the proposed support.

Minister for Housing Simon Coveney has dropped a few hints in recent ...