A councillor says it would make ideal accommodation for older people.
Fine Gael believes a vacant site beside the Laois Shopping Centre to be used to develop housing for older people.
Portlaoise councillor Thomasina Connell says the two large derelict houses could be turned into a number of single-storey units.
She says the area is ideal as it has plenty of amenities.
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