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.

Review of Part V of the Planning & Development Act 2000 and Request for Consultation

Posted: Jan 01, 2012 Research area: Place

The Housing Agency commissioned this review, which measured the outputs from the Part V process, examined the impact and effectiveness of Part V and carried out a financial analysis to assess the economic efficiency of the mechanism over the previous decade.

Housing Agency Annual Report 2012

Posted: Jan 01, 2012 Research area:

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

Unfinished Housing Developments: 2011 National Housing Survey

Posted: Jan 01, 2011 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 of Environment, Community and Local Government supports local authorities in their work in resolving these issues.

Good Practice Guidelines: Housing Minority Ethnic Communities, Facilitating Inclusion

Posted: Jan 01, 2011 Research area: Social Housing

These good practice guidelines, produced by the Housing Agency, are intended to be a practical working tool for local authorities to deal with housing issues emerging from increased ethnic diversity.

Comparative Financial Appraisal of Long Term Costs of Social Housing Delivery Mechanisms

Posted: Jan 01, 2011 Research area: Supply

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.

Housing Needs Assessment 2011

Posted: Jan 01, 2011 Research area: Social Housing, Demand

The Housing Agency periodically carries out an assessment of households qualified for social housing support. The Housing Needs Assessment 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.

Housing Agency Annual Report for 2011

Posted: Jan 01, 2011 Research area:

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

Pilot Central Heating and Insulation Scheme for Older People Evaluation

Posted: Jan 01, 2010 Research area: Housing For Older People

This report by the Centre for Housing Research details the findings of an evaluation of a Pilot Central Heating and Insulation Scheme for over 65's.

The Potential Role of the Private Rented Sector in the Provision of Accommodation for Pepope with Disabilities

Posted: Jan 01, 2010 Research area: Private Rented Sector, Housing for People with a Disability

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.

Review of the Housing and Support Options for People with Mental Health Related Housing Needs

Posted: Jan 01, 2010 Research area: Housing for People with a Disability

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.