Minister confirms review of home loan scheme as Kildare house prices exceed borrowing limits

James Browne says he’ll act quickly on proposals to raise borrowing thresholds for state-backed housing loans in Kildare

The review comes after reports of affordable homes in Kildare being ineligible for the Local Authority Home Loan scheme. File Picture

Housing minister James Browne has confirmed a review has taken place into a council-led loan scheme after affordable houses in Kildare were found to be above the borrowing threshold.

The review comes after reports of affordable homes in Kildare being ineligible for the Local Authority Home Loan scheme, as the cost of the houses is above the threshold at which people can borrow.