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Sat 11 Nov 2002Department clarifies grant eligibilityThe Department of Environment and Local Government has moved to clarify the situation regarding grants for first-time property buyers.First-time buyers who have already paid booking deposits of up to €5,000 for apartments, such as those at Spencer Dock in Dublin's city centre, are concerned about their eligibility for the grant. Agents for the development could not be contacted last night.