Its part of the Housing for All plan.
Older people living in large homes may be offered tax incentives and grants to downsize.
It's a measure being considered by Government ahead of the publication of the 'Housing For All' plan.
Kacey O'Riordan reports;
Gerard O' Leary from Cork is angry at the suggestions

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