Changes to 'draconian measures' in Fair Deal Scheme could free up 8,000 homes for rent

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien said he is not considering the use of investment funds to build cost-rental homes for the time being. Picture: Sasko Lazarov / RollingNews.ie

Changes to "draconian measures" in the Fair Deal Scheme could see 8,000 homes added to the rental stock, the Housing Minister has claimed.

Darragh O'Brien said he is working with Minister of State Mary Butler to free up the homes under the scheme which provides financial support for those in need of long-term nursing home care.