Ireland shortens mortgage protection wait to five years after cancer-free status.
They published'You're going to struggle': Cancer survivors on the roadblocks to getting a mortgage
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Who
What
- Irish law previously required seven years cancer-free before mortgage protection eligibility.
- Legislation agreed in August shortens the wait to five years from treatment completion.
- The coverage threshold increases from €500,000 to €650,000 under the new rule.
- The change takes effect on 15 October, following campaigning by Irish Cancer Society.
- Survivors share varying experiences and advocate for case-by-case insurer assessments.
Where
🇮🇪 Ireland (outlet HQ)
topics: Health, Finance, Politics, Economy, Environment · language: eng
topics: Health, Finance, Politics, Economy, Environment · language: eng
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published 5 Sept, 18:30Z
ingested 5 Sept, 19:15Z
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https://www.thejournal.ie/cancer-survivors-mortgage-protection-ireland-7150353-Sep2026/
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