Data Dictionary

Column Cineál Label Description
YEAR numeric YEAR

SSHA report year. The SSHA is an annual point-in-time count.
LOCAL_AUTHORITY text LOCAL_AUTHORITY

Local authority of application.
CITIZENSHIP text CITIZENSHIP

Citizenship of the household main applicant:

  • Irish
  • UK
  • EEA
  • Non-EEA

Prior to 2021, UK citizens were listed as EEA citizens, while in the 2021 assessment, they were listed as Non-EEA citizens. From the 2022 assessment onwards, UK citizens were listed as a separate group.
NO_OF_HOUSEHOLDS numeric NO_OF_HOUSEHOLDS

Total number of households qualified for social housing support.

Additional Information

Field Value
Data last updated 16 Iúil 2025
Metadata last updated 16 Iúil 2025
Created 16 Iúil 2025
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NotesThis data set is sourced from the annual Summary of Social Housing Assessments (SSHA) reports, and provides a breakdown of all households in Ireland qualified for social housing support, broken down by citizenship (of the main applicant), local authority and year.
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