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 household.
SPECIFIC_ACCOMMODATION_REQUIREMENTS text SPECIFIC_ACCOMMODATION_REQUIREMENTS

In addition to a basis of need, households are also assessed for specific accommodation requirements:

  • No specific accommodation requirements
  • Physical, sensory, mental or intellectual impairment
  • Household member(s) is homeless
  • Household member(s) is aged 65 years or more
  • Household member(s) is a Traveller
NO_OF_HOUSEHOLDS numeric NO_OF_HOUSEHOLDS

Total number of households qualified for social housing support.

Additional Information

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Data last updated 16 Iúil 2025
Metadata last updated 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 specific accommodation requirements (often referred to as 'classification of need'), local authority and year.
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Description This 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 specific accommodation requirements (often referred to as 'classification of need'), local authority and year.
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