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Wed 06 Jun 2007Stamp duty changes before CabinetLegislation to give effect to the abolition of stamp duty for first-time buyers is likely to be considered by the Cabinet today, in light of the Government's pledge to deal with the issue before the Dáil summer recess in two weeks' time.The Government meeting today will be the first full Cabinet session since the formation of the three-party coalition almost a week ago. Ministers held a brief meeting after receiving their seals of office at Áras an Uachtaráin last Thursday night.