Auctioneer John Leahy thinks a new Government proposal for smaller properties could work with a universal design.
An Offaly auctioneer believes a new Government proposal to build more "granny flats" could alleviate the housing crisis.
It encourages older people to move into smaller one or two bedroom accommodation on their property and free up houses for their younger family members.
Planning rules would be eased to build these houses, with banks and credit unions also amending lending rules for loans if needed.
John Leahy, owner of Leahy Auctioneers in Birr, says the plan could work, if a universal design was approved:
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