The role of the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) is to register tenancies, operate a dispute resolution service, and regulate the residential rental sector in Ireland. Publications and research statistics are available from its website.
The Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) promotes strategic planning and sustainable development, and faciliates co-operation between all the local authorities in Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Galway, Mayo, Monaghan, Roscommon, and Sligo. Research reports are available from its website.
The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) promotes strategic planning and sustainable development, and faciliates co-operation between all the local authorities in Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath and Wicklow. Research reports are available from its website.
The Southern Regional Assembly promotes strategic planning and sustainable development, and faciliates co-operation between all the local authorities in Carlow, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Kilkenny, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford. Research reports are available from its website.
The role of the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) is to ensure that local authorities and An Bord Pleanála correctly implement national and regional policy at all stages of the planning process. Research publications are available on its website.
The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) produces independent, high-quality research with the objective of informing policies that support a healthy economy and promote social progress. Research publications are available on its website.
The Institute of Public Administration (IPA) is dedicated to education, learning and development for the Irish public service. Reseach and publications are available from its website.
The Housing Agency is a government body working with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Local Authorities and Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) to support the delivery of housing and housing services. Publications are available from its website.
The 2021 report on Local Government Services focuses on how well people know about, use, and feel about services from local authorities. It identifies a need for better digital communication and strategies to improve overall public awareness and satisfaction with these services.
This report analyses local authority performance across Ireland in key areas such as housing, roads, and environmental management. It provides insights into sectoral improvements and areas needing attention, using a comprehensive set of indicators to track progress and inform future strategies.
This report provides a comprehensive review of climate action Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), exploring best practices from national and international literature. It aims to guide local government in developing effective climate action strategies by identifying relevant KPIs that measure progress towards environmental sustainability and policy goals.
