Prospective homeowners will find out in a matter of days whether they'Â’ll need to have a 20% deposit, in order to secure a mortgage.
The Central Bank suggested the proposal as a means of keeping rising property prices in check.
But some commentators say it would mean only the wealthy would be able to afford to buy a home.
Governor of the Central Bank Patrick Honohan said a decision would be made shortly, but he would not be drawn on whether the 20% figure would change: