Eight counties have announced increases in price ceilings for homes eligible under the First Home Scheme.
The limit has been raised by a further 25,000 euro.
Under the scheme, the State takes an equity stake of up to 30 per cent in a new home, in return for providing funding.
Chief Executive of the First Home Scheme, Michael Broderick outlines which counties are set to benefit:
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