Reducing VAT on some food items and bills is also being considered.

There are over 22,000 registered derelict properties in the country.

Of the more than €13.2 million demanded by councils across Ireland, just over €1.1 million was collected.

The group has made the allegations in a new report.

The Independent deputy says the rural/city divide will be further stretched should changes not be made to the scheme.

The number of cars seized, or alcohol taken away by Revenue officials was low in the last 18 months

There is a growing campaign to build more home for older people

The Roscommon-Galway TD Denis Naughten says fixing this problem would free up about 8,400 empty homes.