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Research Support Programme – Call for Proposals 2026The Housing Agency has today launched the call for applications to t...
05/06/2026

Research Support Programme – Call for Proposals 2026

The Housing Agency has today launched the call for applications to the 2026 Research Support Programme.

The Research Support Programme aims to fund projects which respond to key topical issues in housing and have the potential to impact on housing policy and practice. The 2026 programme will center on three key areas of focus for The Housing Agency: ‘Supply and Delivery’, ‘Social Inclusion’, and ‘Built Environment to Support Sustainable Communities’.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, Friday 28th August 2026.

Please see our website for more information on how to apply - https://www.housingagency.ie/research-support

The Housing First annual conference got underway this morning with 200 practitioners from around the country gathering a...
04/06/2026

The Housing First annual conference got underway this morning with 200 practitioners from around the country gathering at the University of Galway.

The theme of this year’s event is Strengthening Housing First Practice through Coaching, Reflection and Collaboration and includes speakers from local authorities, the HSE, NGOs and others.

Welcoming delegates to the conference, Rob Lowth, Director of the Housing First National Office, said: “Today is an opportunity to connect with colleagues from the Housing First Community, learn from each other and engage with the Coaching Theme of the Conference. We all coach and we all require coaching to be our very best ever day to support our participants and our teams.”

Among the other topics being explored today are listening to people with lived experience to inform the future of service design and support, delivering Housing First in a rural setting and insights into tenant disengagement.

Cllr Helen Ogbu Galway City Council

The Property Optimisation Unit within The Housing Agency recently visited a Repair and Lease project in Whitehall, Dubli...
03/06/2026

The Property Optimisation Unit within The Housing Agency recently visited a Repair and Lease project in Whitehall, Dublin 9 made up of seven homes being delivered with Dublin City Council.

Through partnership between private owners, Dublin City Council and The Housing Agency, initiatives like the Repair and Leasing Scheme are helping to rejuvenate areas by bringing vacant properties back into use, supporting communities and increasing housing.

The scheme provides a loan of up to €80,000 per unit for any works needed to bring a property back up to required standards. In return, the property owner agrees to lease it to a local authority or approved housing body for social housing.

Property owners interested in the scheme can submit a Repair and Lease expression of interest on The Housing Agency website here: https://www.housingagency.ie/vacancy-0

How do we align the transition to net-zero carbon homes with the need to address energy deprivation in Ireland? Join the...
03/06/2026

How do we align the transition to net-zero carbon homes with the need to address energy deprivation in Ireland?

Join the Housing Agency for the first webinar in our Sustainable Housing Webinar Series 2026, ‘Research on Sustainable Housing: Addressing Energy Deprivation and Net Zero Goals.’

This webinar presents research on sustainable housing in Ireland, focusing on both the challenges of energy deprivation and the transition to net-zero carbon homes. It will explore the impacts of housing precarity and energy deprivation across different household groups, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations. The session will also highlight innovative solutions and emerging technologies to support the decarbonisation of social housing. It will cover practical approaches to retrofit, as well as the key drivers influencing climate action in the sector. Overall, this webinar will provide practitioners and policymakers with evidence-based insights to deliver sustainable and resilient homes and communities.

Expert Speakers:

Susan Vickers, Head of Environmental Sustainability, Clúid Housing

Richard Waldron, Assistant Professor in Planning School of Architecture, Planning & Environmental Policy, UCD

📅 Date: Tuesday, 23 June 2026

🔗 Registration: Secure your place here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/sustainable-housing-webinar-addressing-energy-deprivation-net-zero-goals-tickets-1989917936114?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*15axz79*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODgyMTUyMDYyLjE3NzkyODU4NDU.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzkyODU4NDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzkyODU4NDQkajYwJGwwJGgw

02/06/2026

🔔Reminder: Applications closing soon!

The Housing Agency’s People & Culture Manager vacancy is still open, but not for long.

If you’re an experienced HR professional ready to lead on employee relations, drive organisational development, and shape data-driven workforce planning, this could be the role for you.

Deadline: Thursday 4 June 2026 at 12 noon
Apply here - https://www.housingagency.ie/current-opportunities

Don’t miss the opportunity to join a team supporting the delivery of housing services across Ireland.

Want to learn how to improve food waste segregation and recycling practices in apartment developments?Register for our l...
29/05/2026

Want to learn how to improve food waste segregation and recycling practices in apartment developments?

Register for our live lunchtime webinar on Thursday, 25 June at 12.30pm to explore ways to improve food waste segregation in apartment developments. Hear directly from experts as we share new independent research from Foster Environmental, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), along with key insights, recommendations and practical solutions you can apply.

The webinar will be of interest to people involved with apartments and owners’ management companies (OMCs), including directors of OMCs, licensed property management agents, apartment residents, waste service providers, Local Authorities, and Approved Housing Bodies.

This interactive 50-minute session will also include a live Q&A with the researchers. Got a question? Submit it (max. 30 words) by 12pm, Friday 19 June to [email protected].

Spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly, so make sure to register today!

Register here - https://www.housingagency.ie/news-events/live-webinar-improving-food-waste-segregation-apartments

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
SCSI - Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland
IPAV - Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers
Apartment Owners' Network - Ireland
Stop Food Waste
EPA Ireland

🔔Just 1 week to go!The Housing First National Office Annual Conference takes place next Thursday, 4 June at the Institut...
28/05/2026

🔔Just 1 week to go!

The Housing First National Office Annual Conference takes place next Thursday, 4 June at the Institute of Lifecourse and Society, University of Galway.

This year’s theme, “Strengthening Housing First practice through Coaching, Reflection and Collaboration,” will bring together practitioners, service providers, NGOs, the HSE and Local Authority partners for what promises to be a day of shared learning, practical insights and meaningful collaboration.

The conference will highlight:

• How coaching can shape and strengthen services by supporting staff, collaborating and building pathways to success
• Reflections on real experiences and insights, including tenant disengagement and delivering Housing First in a rural setting

Places are limited so secure your spot today by emailing [email protected]

The Housing Agency is seeking applications for a Director of Operations & Transformation, a pivotal new senior leadershi...
25/05/2026

The Housing Agency is seeking applications for a Director of Operations & Transformation, a pivotal new senior leadership role at a critical point in our evolution.

Reporting to the CEO and joining the Senior Management Team, this role will lead a new Directorate incorporating a range of internal operational functions and also a multi annual programme of change and transformation across the Agency.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and delivery-focused leader with significant senior experience across operations, transformation, change or internal enabling functions in a complex environment.

The Director of Operations & Transformation will:

- Lead the development and delivery of a multi-year change and transformation programme aligned to Agency strategic priorities and organisational excellence objectives
- Provide strategic oversight of ICT and digital enablement
- Establish and lead a strong business analysis and business process improvement capability
- Oversee a robust PMO, embedding project governance, portfolio oversight, reporting disciplines and delivery assurance
- Work with the Head of People and Culture to design leadership and development programmes and support the development of staff

The closing date for applications is Monday 22nd June 2026 at 12 noon.

Find out more about the role and how to apply here - https://www.housingagency.ie/current-opportunities

Last Friday, 60 stakeholders from across the Dublin Housing First programme came together at Wood Quay for a collaborati...
25/05/2026

Last Friday, 60 stakeholders from across the Dublin Housing First programme came together at Wood Quay for a collaborative workshop focused on connection, reflection, and shared learning.

With representatives from service providers, local authorities, the HSE and the Housing First National Office, the session created space to step back from day-to-day pressures, deepen understanding of Housing First principles, and strengthen partnerships across the city.

Thanks to all who took part and contributed to such an open and engaging day, reinforcing the shared commitment to supporting people experiencing homelessness.

HSE Ireland
Wholestory
Peter McVerry Trust
Focus Ireland
Ana Liffey Drug Project
Dublin City Council
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
SDCC
Fingal County Council

The Housing Agency is hosting a series of five webinars between June and October 2026, bringing together policymakers, r...
22/05/2026

The Housing Agency is hosting a series of five webinars between June and October 2026, bringing together policymakers, researchers, and industry experts to discuss environmental sustainability in the built environment.

Sessions Include:
• Research on Sustainable Housing: Addressing Energy Deprivation & Net Zero Goals
• Research on Innovation in Housing: Addressing Attitudes to MMC and Approaches to Increasing Biodiversity in Communities
• Futureproofing Homes: Policy, Retrofitting and Innovation
• Greener Homes, Real Projects: Lessons from Kildare Local Authority’s Demohouse
• Delivering Passive Housing: From Concept to Reality

Whether you work in a local authority, an AHB, academia, or have a keen interest in sustainable development, this series will offer insights into delivering resilient homes and communities.

Discover more and register here -
https://www.housingagency.ie/news-events/sustainable-housing-webinar-series

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