One independent TD says whole streets could be left derelict as a result.
There's a warning that whole streets could be left derelict across the country because of a situation affecting the Fair Deal scheme.
It's emerged the elderly are being discouraged from renting out their family home - because they're afraid it will affect their means test for a nursing home.
Independent Roscommon-Galway TD Denis Naughten says it's an understandable concern, because they're being hit three times in the assessment - for the value of their home, the rent it could raise, and any money deposited in their account:
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