Category: Statistics

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…

Last updated August 2026 · 11-minute read · Human written and fact checked against each named source. Living alone is a normal and positive choice for many older people, but it also affects how Ireland plans housing, income supports, digital services and practical help at home. The figures matter because both the number of older…

Last updated 19 August 2026 · 12-minute read · Human written and fact checked against each named source. Falls are a substantial health and independence issue for older people in Ireland. Recent national research shows that they affect far more people than hospital figures alone can capture, while Ireland’s growing older population means that demand…