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Housing and the West Cork islands: a national crisis in microcosm

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  • Desmond Elaine
  • O’Sullivan Siobhan

    (1 School of Applied Social Studies, University College Cork)

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This article explores the first academic study on the housing crisis on Ireland’s offshore islands through a case study of the experiences and views of islanders on the West Cork islands. The paper covers the risk which the current housing crisis in Ireland represents for the ability of the West Cork islands, already susceptible to depopulation, to retain the next generation of existing inhabitants and attract newcomers. Through a participatory research project conducted between October 2021 and November 2022, the article reveals the challenges facing the West Cork islands in terms of housing affordability, availability and quality, and how these impact on the sustainability of island living. It also documents innovative policies and initiatives that islanders would like policymakers to implement to ensure the housing crisis is addressed and full-time populations on the islands are secured and sustained. The article concludes by reflecting on the recent National Islands Policy 2023–2033 in light of the current study.

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  • Desmond Elaine & O’Sullivan Siobhan, 2024. "Housing and the West Cork islands: a national crisis in microcosm," Administration, Sciendo, vol. 72(2), pages 29-52, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:admini:v:72:y:2024:i:2:p:29-52:n:2
    DOI: 10.2478/admin-2024-0010
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