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). The Housing Agency also carries out an annual survey on tackling the issue of unfinished housing developments.

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

Ireland 2040 Public Consultation - Housing Agency submission
Posted:  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 Agency’s suggestions on the draft NPF from a housing and housing related perspective.
READ MORE
Summary of Social Housing Assessments 2017
Posted:  Research area: Social Housing, Demand
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.
READ MORE
Rented Housing Inspections.  A Review of Local Authority Performance of Private Rented Houses Regulations Functions
Posted:  Research area: Private Rented Sector, Supply
The Housing Agency assisted the National Audit and Oversight Committee in the completion of this review. The Reviews examines the performance by local authorities of functions under the Regulations applicable to the private rented sector.
READ MORE
Social Housing Output in 2015
Posted:  Research area: Social Housing, Supply
This report, produced by the Housing Agency and the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, provides data on the various elements that comprised the total social housing output for 2015.
READ MORE
Workshop of Design Standards for Apartments.  Feedback Report
Posted:  Research area: Design
This report provides feedback from a workshop convened by the Housing Agency which examined the details of the implementation of recently published Design Standards for Apartments.
READ MORE
Submission to the Oireachtas on Housing and Homelessness Committee: Review of the Mortgage to Rent Scheme
Posted:  Research area: Supply
This is a discussion document prepared by the Housing Agency for the Housing and Homelessness Committee giving comments on the Mortgage to Rent Scheme.
READ MORE
Submission to the Oireachtas on Housing and Homelessness Committee: Vacant Homes Paper
Posted:  Research area: Supply
This is a discussion paper prepared by the Housing Agency for the Housing and Homelessness Committee on Vacant Homes, entitled: Overview of vacant housing in Ireland and possible actions.
READ MORE
Submission to the Oireachtas on Housing and Homelessness Committee
Posted:  Research area: Demand
This is a submission by the Housing Agency to the Housing and Homelessness Committee, entitled: Ireland's Housing Issues. Overview, Indicative Solutions & Responsibilities.
READ MORE
Summary of Social Housing Assessments 2016
Posted:  Research area: Social Housing, Demand
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.
READ MORE
Housing for Older People - Thinking Ahead
Posted:  Research area: Housing For Older People
This research was commissioned by the Housing Agency and Ireland Smart Ageing Exchange (ISAX) and the report reviews the housing needs of an ageing population.
READ MORE