The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government asked the Housing Agency to prepare an Interim Report to address a number of Value For Money (VFM) issues relating to both the Rental Accommodation Scheme and the Social Housing Leasing Initiative.
This Assessment counts the total number of households qualified for social housing support, to inform policy and plan for the right types of housing support. It brings together information provided by local authorities about the numbers of households assessed as qualified for housing support on a prescribed date – 31st March 2011. The report provides a breakdown of the data by set criteria – local authority, age, household composition, current tenure, basis of need, accommodation requirements, length of time on the list, etc.
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The Pilot Central Heating and Insulation Scheme was targeted at 150 privately owned homes occupied by people over age 65 with incomes of approximately €30,000 or less per year in the Ballyfermot, Whitehall and Crumlin areas of Dublin. The intention of this scheme was to contribute towards the reduction in fuel poverty in Ireland and to facilitate older people to remain in their own homes and communities for as long as possible through associated health gains. This report details the findings from the evaluation as well as providing some contextual information on similar initiatives.
This report, commissioned by the Housing Agency, is part of a series of three studies examining housing issues for people with disabilities, to inform the Housing Strategy for People with a Disability. The report reviews the potential role of the private rented sector in the provision of accommodation for people with a disability. The study includes interviews with stakeholder organisations, people with disabilities, landlords and letting agents.
This report, commissioned by the Housing Agency, is part of a series of three studies examining housing issues for people with disabilities, to inform the Housing Strategy for People with a Disability. The report is a review of support options for people with mental health and housing related needs. The research includes interviews with stakeholders and case study visits.
This report, commissioned by the Housing Agency, is part of a series of three studies examining housing issues for people with disabilities, to inform the Housing Strategy for People with a Disability. The report is a review of good practice models in the provision of housing and related supports, and identifies four cornerstones of good practice: housing design, planned response to need, inter-agency co-operation and effective information provision.
This report by the Housing Agency provides an evaluation of the housing adaptation grant schemes for older people and people with a disability to examine the effectiveness of the new schemes and to make recommendations for any necessary improvements.
This provides the results from the 2010 National Housing Development Survey. The rationale for this survey was to establish a proper evidence base for action by Government and local authorities in relation to unfinished housing developments.
This report was produced by the Housing Agency on behalf of the Residential Tenancies Board. This research examines students' experiences of the private rented sector, and includes the results of a survey of over 1,300 students.
