It's reported land taken over by NAMA after the banking crash will be freed up to build new homes.

The Finance Minster wants to shake up the agency's role to deliver hundreds of new homes.

There have been numerous calls for NAMA land to be made available to help ease the housing crisis.

Meanwhile, it's unlikely the Government will offer incentives for first time buyers in the 2016 budget.

Michael Noonan has urged the Central Bank to review the caps in place for those trying to buy their first home.

But the Irish Independent reports the Central Bank has no plans to carry out a special review and the government is unlikely to offer incentives in the budget.