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Addressing Racism in Housing: Research & Recommendations

This project aims to shed light on racism in social housing in Dublin, analyzing current policies and practices, and providing recommendations for best practice in the sector. The study uses a mixed methods approach, including a literature review, quantitative and qualitative analysis of recorded data, and interviews with stakeholders. Initial input was gathered from Dublin City Council, with further interviews planned and research findings set to be launched in December. For more information, visit www.immigrantcouncil.ie.

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Addressing Racism in Housing: Research & Recommendations

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  1. Taking Racism Seriously: Housing Dr Brid Ni Chonaill and Teresa Buczkowska IT Blanchardstown Immigrant Council of Ireland

  2. General statistics • 2011 - 40 reports • 2012 - 78 reports • 2013 - 144 reports • 2014 - 217 reports

  3. Racist Incidents in Housing Areas • 2012 – 5 incidents (6.5%) • 2013 – 17 incidents (21 %) • 2014 – 37 incidents (17%)

  4. General statistics versus statistics in housing areas

  5. Main issues • Implementation of the ASB strategy and policies • Lack of appropriate general legislation that makes racism an aggravating factor • Lack of appropriate training on issues of racism to the front line staff • Transfers/Rehousing

  6. The aim of the study • The aim of the research for the ‘Taking Racism Seriously: Housing’ project is to provide an insight into the experiences of racism that is occurring in social housing in Dublin city, to analyse current policy and practice around racism in social housingand to recommend best practice for the sector

  7. How? - methodology • A mixed methods approach will be used for the research • Literature review related to key concepts • Quantative and qualitative analysis of ICI data recorded from the Racial Incident Support and Referral Service • Qualitative analysis of interviews with members of Dublin City Council and other stakeholders • Recommendations for best practice in the sector

  8. Next steps • Initial input from members of Dublin City Council in Departments linked to housing and integration on March 9th 2015 • Follow on interviews • Launch of the research findings in December and feedback to the Housing SPC

  9. Taking Racism Seriously: Housing www.immigrantcouncil.ie

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