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

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Dublin Age Friendly Housing with Support Model

Posted: Jan 01, 2018 Research area: Housing For Older People, Design

This report, jointly commissioned by Dublin City Council and the Housing Agency, contains the results of an evaluation of the first phase of the Inchicore Housing with Support Demonstration prototype. The overall aim of this housing project was to develop a new model of housing for older people.

Summary of Social Housing Assessments

Posted: Jan 01, 2018 Research area: Demand, Social Housing

Each year, the Housing Agency carries out an assessment of households qualified for social housing support. The Summary of Social Housing Assessments brings together information provided by local authorities on households 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.

Thinking Ahead: Independent and Supported Housing Models for an Ageing Population

Posted: Jan 01, 2018 Research area: Housing For Older People

This report by the Housing Agency provides case study examples of housing for older people across Ireland which have varying scales of support services. It showcases best practice examples and includes lessons learned from schemes.

A Review of the Management and Maintenance of Local Authority Housing

Posted: May 01, 2017 Research area: Social Housing

The Housing Agency assisted the National Audit and Oversight Committee in the completion of this review. The review examines the effectiveness of local authorities in managing and maintaining their housing stock.

Resolving Unfinished Housing Developments: 2016 Annual Progress Report on Actions to Address Unfinished Housing Developments

Posted: Mar 01, 2017 Research area: Supply

This annual publication charts progress and the results of a survey on tackling the issue of unfinished housing developments. The Housing Agency and the Department for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government supports local authorities in their work in resolving these issues.

Rent Pressure Zones - Proposal to Designate Certain Electoral Area's

Posted: Jan 01, 2017 Research area: Private Rented Sector

This document contains a proposal from the Housing Agency to the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, to designate specific electoral areas as a Rent Pressure Zone.

Housing Agency Submission on relevent planning issues for the National Planning Framework

Posted: Jan 01, 2017 Research area: Place

This is a submission by the Housing Agency to a public consultation on the National Planning Framework (NPF) which sets out the Housing Agency's suggestions on relevant planning issues.

Experience of Travellers in the Private Rented Sector

Posted: Jan 01, 2017 Research area: Housing For Travellers, Private Rented Sector

This research was commissioned by the Housing Agency and conducted by independent researchers RSM PACEC Ltd. It examines the experiences of Travellers in the Private Rented Sector, and aims to provide a greater understanding as to why some Travellers are access the private rented sector.

Housing Agency Annual Report 2017

Posted: Jan 01, 2017 Research area:

This is the Housing Agency’s Year Annual Report outlining the Agency’s activities and financial performance in the period.

Review of funding for Traveller-Specific Accommodation and the Implementation of Traveller Accommodation Programmes

Posted: Jan 01, 2017 Research area: Housing For Travellers

This research was commissioned by the Housing Agency and was carried out by independent researchers from RSM in association with Michelle Norris. The research provides a review of funding for Traveller-specific accommodation since 2000, with the core objective to provide answers regarding the scale of delivery across the country and the extent to which the homes provided met the identified needs of Travellers.