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:
Laois TD Calls For Public Sector Strike To End Pay Dispute
Robert Pether Says Return Does Not Mean Fix "Injustice" Of Imprisonment In Iraq
Gardaí Investigating Weekend Theft In Laois
Two People Hospitalised In Offaly Crash
Midlands MEP Warns EU Budget Cuts Could Short Change Young Farmers
Man In His 40s Hospitalised Following Westmeath Assault
Midlands House Asking Prices Rise 7.3% In A Year
Pet Therapy For Sexual Violence Victims Introduced In Westmeath