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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Workshop of Design Standards for Apartments. Feedback Report

Posted: Jan 01, 2016 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.

Submission to the Oireachtas on Housing and Homelessness Committee: Review of the Mortgage to Rent Scheme

Posted: Jan 01, 2016 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.

Submission to the Oireachtas on Housing and Homelessness Committee: Vacant Homes Paper

Posted: Jan 01, 2016 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.

Submission to the Oireachtas on Housing and Homelessness Committee

Posted: Jan 01, 2016 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.

Summary of Social Housing Assessments 2016

Posted: Jan 01, 2016 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.

Housing for Older People - Thinking Ahead

Posted: Jan 01, 2016 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.

Design for Mental Health - Housing Design Guidelines

Posted: Jan 01, 2016 Research area: Housing for People with a Disability, Design

This report was jointly commissioned by the Housing Agency and the Health Services Executive. These housing design guidelines assist those living with persistent mental health conditions. The Housing Agency and the HSE have drawn together best practice in home design for people living with enduring and life altering mental health conditions into design guidelines to help facilitate independent living.

Housing Agency Annual Report 2016

Posted: Jan 01, 2016 Research area:

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

The National Statement on Housing Supply and Demand 2014 and Outlook 2015-2017

Posted: Jan 01, 2015 Research area: Demand, Supply

This report by the Housing Agency brings together up to date information on housing trends for 2014 and 2015 while looks ahead to future demand. It focuses on: sales, rental sector, affordability, current and future housing demand and policy and legislation.

Family Experiences of Pathways into Homelessness: The Families’ Perspective

Posted: Jan 01, 2015 Research area: Demand

This report was commissioned by the Housing Agency and conducted by independent researchers. The purpose of this research was to identify why families had recently become homeless in Dublin – from their own perspective, and involved interviews with 30 homeless families.