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Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings linked to Census 2021 Northern Ireland dataset now available for accredited research
3 September 2026
The Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings linked to Census 2021 Northern Ireland (ASHE-Census 2021 NI) dataset offers new opportunities to undertake accredited policy-relevant research on earnings, employment and inequalities in Northern Ireland. The dataset is now available for accredited researchers to apply to access through the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA)’s Research Support Unit (RSU).
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New ADR NI research reveals mortality inequalities among people who have experienced homelessness
26 August 2026
New ADR Northern Ireland research has examined the relationship between homelessness and mortality using linked population-wide administrative data from Northern Ireland. The study found that people who were named on homelessness applications were more likely to die younger and disproportionately more from deaths of despair – deaths related to suicide, alcohol or substances – than those who had never presented as homeless.
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New ADR NI research uses individual-level data to provide detailed picture of homelessness prevalence in NI
26 August 2026
New ADR Northern Ireland research has used linked individual-level administrative data to provide a comprehensive overview of homelessness in Northern Ireland over a ten-year period. The study offers a new perspective on homelessness by examining individuals named on homelessness applications, rather than focusing solely on households, providing important insights into who experiences homelessness and how patterns have changed over time.
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