- Read more: Strengthening Ireland’s Response to Homelessness: The Case for Reviewing Ireland’s National Definition of Homelessness
This policy brief is informed by evidence from the Problem Phase Living Lab sessions undertaken in Ireland as part of the COMHOM project, an EU-funded initiative examining responses to homelessness. Evidence gathered from frontline service providers identifies significant gaps in the recognition and measurement of hidden homelessness within current policy and data collection systems. The…
- Read more: Strengthening Ireland’s Response to Homelessness: The Case for Improving Digital Integration and Data Coordination in Ireland
This policy brief argues that strengthening homelessness responses in Ireland requires a more integrated and coordinated digital infrastructure, supported by standardised approaches to data collection, monitoring and evaluation. A unified and interoperable system would enhance the accuracy and completeness of homelessness data, improve service coordination, and support more effective policy development.
- Read more: Do Greenways Impact Proximate Residential Property Prices?
Recreational amenities like greenways are hard to value in monetary terms alone. This study analyses 2019 housing market data to show that two of Ireland’s major greenways have a real, measurable and positive impact on nearby residential property prices, matching findings from international research.
- Read more: Communication and respect: a people-first approach to social housing energy retrofits
While low-energy retrofits greatly enhance Local Authority dwellings’ comfort levels, the process of renovating with residents in-situ can be stressful for tenants. Based on a case study of an energy retrofit of a social housing scheme for older people, this paper recommends several good practice approaches to minimise negative impacts associated with retrofit works.
- Read more: How Universities in Ireland Can Enhance Student Attendance, Attainment, and Belonging
This paper examines why belonging matters in a university context, outlines research findings analysing staff views on improving students’ belonging, and concludes with key policy recommendations.
- Read more: Data sharing restrictions as a barrier to addressing property vacancy in Ireland
This paper briefly (1) discusses some barriers to data sharing; (2) describes the enabling regulatory environment for data sharing in the EU and Ireland; (3) introduces an EU precedent for the geospatial platform, and; (4) sets out ways in which Building Stories is addressing the barriers to data sharing, and how the project can help…
- Read more: Housing Inequality: International Students in Ireland
This paper examines the barriers to accessible and affordable rental (PBSA and private) housing for international students. This research is significant for not only the current policy issues in Ireland but also for higher educational planning and housing. With international enrolment rising rapidly, ensuring access to affordable housing is crucial.
- Read more: Housing Policy Actions to Address Discrimination Against Migrants in Ireland
This paper examines housing discrimination in private rental housing as a significant barrier for migrants in Ireland and proposes human rights-based policy recommendations to enhance the housing experiences for everyone living in Ireland.
- Read more: Deepening Compact Growth in Ireland
The National Economic and Social Council (NESC) has published new research: Deepening Compact Growth in Ireland. Compact growth means having more growth within the boundaries of cities, towns, and villages, and the development of new walkable neighbourhoods served by frequent public transport. This report looks at the benefits of compact growth but also the factors working…
- Read more: 10 key actions on homelessness for new Government
The Irish Homeless Policy Group, which is made up of organisations which work in the sphere of housing and homelessness, has published: 10 key actions on homelessness for new Government. The document is available to download here.
