This ruling paves the way for those in the same situation to move now on purchasing the freehold of their premises.

'The average market rent nationwide between July and September was €1,698 per month'

'A packet of 20 cigarettes will go up by 50 cent'

The 31 local authorities are dealing with arrears totalling 104 million euro.

But the cost of leasing a property in the county on the lower end of the scale at €1,012.

'The challenges with the cost of living makes it more important than ever for people to claim back money they are entitled to'

The plan has been condemned by the Taoiseach as unworkable.