Additional €100m in funding pledged for First Home Scheme

The First Home Scheme was established to help first-time buyers to bridge the gap between their mortgage, deposit and the price of a new home

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien made the announcement on Wednesday, saying the funds will extend the reach of the scheme assisting more people on their path to home ownership. File picture: Larry Cummins

An additional €100m in funding has been pledged for the First Home Scheme as the Government considers extending the scheme past 2026.

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien made the announcement on Wednesday saying the funds would extend the reach of the scheme assisting more people on their path to home ownership.