Category: Statistics

Sources reviewed 02 November 2026 · Estimated reading time: 11 minutes. Human written and fact checked against each named source. Hip fractures place substantial demands on patients, families and hospital services in Ireland. The newest national audit included 4,356 cases among people aged 60 and over who were discharged from 16 trauma-receiving hospitals during 2025….

Sources reviewed 27 October 2026 · Estimated reading time: 11 minutes. Human written and fact checked against each named source. Ireland’s population is growing older as the number and share of people in later life increase. The newest Central Statistics Office estimate puts the population aged 65 years and over at 891,100 in April 2026,…

Sources reviewed 14 October 2026 · Estimated reading time: 11 minutes. Human written and fact checked against each named source. Assistive technology can support mobility, communication, vision, hearing, learning and everyday independence. In Ireland, however, the available statistics are spread across education applications, disability-service records, Census data, individual programmes and an older national survey of…

Sources reviewed 14 October 2026 · Estimated reading time: 11 minutes. Human written and fact checked against each named source. In Census 2022, 299,128 people in Ireland reported regularly providing unpaid personal help or support. This 2026 roundup brings that national baseline together with newer figures on who provides care, weekly caring hours, support payments,…

Sources reviewed 6 October 2026 · Estimated reading time: 12 minutes | Human written and fact checked against each named source. In Census 2022, 83.4% of permanent private households whose reference person was aged 65 or over were owner-occupied. This 2026 roundup brings that housing-tenure baseline together with newer figures on social housing support, rent…

Sources last reviewed: 29 September 2026 | Estimated read time: 11 minutes | Human written and fact checked against each named source. Ireland had 545 registered nursing homes providing 32,408 residential places at the end of 2025. Although the number of centres fell slightly during the year, registered capacity increased, continuing a shift towards fewer…

Sources last reviewed: 21 September 2026 | Estimated read time: 11 minutes | Human written and fact checked against each named source. An accessible home can mean different things to different people. One person may need an easier way into the shower, while another needs a ramp, handrail or mobility aid. Irish figures on these…

Sources last reviewed: 11 September 2026 | Estimated read time: 11 minutes | Human written and fact checked against each named source. Home support enables tens of thousands of people in Ireland to receive practical or personal assistance while continuing to live at home. Demand is increasing as the population ages, and the HSE has set a target…

Last updated: September 2026. Human written and fact checked against each named source.· 11-minute read Mobility difficulties affect how people move around their homes, take part in everyday activities and remain connected with work, education and community life. This 2026 roundup brings together the most relevant Irish figures available, led by Census 2022 data published…

Prepared 31 August 2026 · 13-minute read · Source checked against each named primary source Public funding for housing adaptations is rising sharply in Ireland. The Government has provided €129.5 million in Exchequer funding for the three private-house grant schemes in 2026, while projected council contributions bring the combined total above €152 million. The 2026…