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Government scheme could drive up house prices, Central Bank warns

Darragh O'Brien has been urged to focus on other measures instead of his Shared Equity Scheme, which he has been strongly pushing despite widespread concerns and criticism.

Government scheme could drive up house prices, Central Bank warns

Mon, 15 Mar, 2021 - 16:42

Elaine Loughlin Deputy Political Editor

The Housing Minister is under pressure to scrap his controversial Shared Equity Scheme after the Central Bank warned it could push house prices up.

Darragh O'Brien has been urged to focus on other measures instead of his Shared Equity Scheme, which he has been strongly pushing despite widespread concerns and criticism.

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