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Mon 04 Apr 2007Government 'uncertain' on stamp duty - FGThe war of words over stamp duty continued yesterday, with Fine Gael accusing the Government of generating uncertainty in the housing market.This followed remarks from Taoiseach Bertie Ahern which gave a further indication that a Fianna Fáil initiative to assist first-time buyers may be imminent.