Publications

We have carried out research on a wide range of different aspects of housing. This includes housing for specific groups (travellers, older people and people with a disability), housing tenure (private rented, social and owner occupied) and housing market (supply, demand, place, design).

If you are looking for something in particular or if there is a knowledge gap in terms of a specific area, where you think there is a need for research, please get in touch email: info@housingagency.ie

Our quarterly newsletter gathers together useful information for housing practitioners. You can subscribe to the quarterly newsletter at this link.

Summary of Social Housing Assessments (SSHA) 2024

Posted: Apr 23, 2025 Research area: Social Housing

The Summary of Social Housing Assessments 2024 brings together information provided by local authorities on households in their functional area that are qualified for social housing support but whose social housing need is not currently being met. It is a point-in-time assessment of the identified need for social housing support across the country.

Housing Insights Issue 6: Tackling Dereliction - Limerick City and County Council's approach

Posted: Apr 14, 2025 Research area:

To meet the growing demand for housing in Ireland it is essential that in addition to building new homes, the existing stock is being used effectively. Key to this is tackling the continued presence of vacant and derelict property across the country.

Housing Insights Issue 5 - Supporting Sustainable Communities: The Successful Provision of Infrastructure in Cherrywood

Posted: Apr 07, 2025 Research area:

When complete, Cherrywood in south Dublin will be the largest Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) in the history of the State with some 10,500 new homes accommodating a population of around 26,000 people.

As the largest undeveloped landbank in the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) area, and the largest of all 11 SDZ projects in Ireland, Cherrywood SDZ presents unique challenges, particularly in coordinating significant infrastructure across multiple landowners.

The Housing Agency People Strategy 2025-2029

Posted: Feb 13, 2025 Research area:

The Housing Agency has published its People Strategy 2025-2019. To read the Strategy please click here - People Strategy 2025-2029.

2024 Key Irish Housing Publications

Posted: Jan 31, 2025 Research area:

The Housing Agency has put together a reference document with information for housing practitioners, academics and students. Read the 2024 Key Irish Housing Publications Report here - 2024 Key Irish Housing Publications

Gender Pay Gap Report 2024

Posted: Dec 20, 2024 Research area:

The Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 requires organisations to report on their hourly gender pay gap across a range of metrics. From 2022, organisations with over 250 employees began reporting on their Gender Pay Gap. Now, organisations with over 150 employees are being asked to report on their Gender Pay Gap for the first time in 2024.

2024 is the first year that The Housing Agency will report on its Gender Pay Gap.

Good practice in the development and design of Traveller-specific accommodation

Posted: Dec 19, 2024 Research area: Housing For Travellers

Meaningful engagement with households is the greatest predictor of a successful Traveller-specific accommodation scheme, according to the authors of a new report.

Peer Support Models

Posted: Dec 03, 2024 Research area: Housing for People with a Disability

For many disabled people, independent living can be assisted with peer support.

Peer support is a supportive relationship between people who have shared experiences. It is based on the knowledge that disabled people are experts in recognising the barriers they face and the means in which such barriers can be tackled.

Climate Action Roadmap 2024

Posted: Nov 19, 2024 Research area:

The Housing Agency has produced a Climate Action Roadmap which aims to communicate how The Agency will meet the requirements of the Climate Action Mandate and reach the 2030 carbon and energy efficiency targets set out in The Climate Action Plan 2024 (CAP24).

Statement of Strategy 2025 - 2029

Posted: Nov 07, 2024 Research area:

The Housing Agency has published the Statement of Strategy 2025 – 2029.