A number of research reports on the spatial functioning of Ireland were completed as part of the preparation of the National Spatial Strategy. The following reports are currently available for download:
The following reports are currently available for download:
Rural Resource Potential and Management Issues
Full report - 550KB | Executive Summary - 20KB
The Irish Urban System and its Dynamics
Full report - 3.38MB | Executive Summary - 14KB
Rural and Urban Roles
Full report - 311KB | Executive Summary - 14KB
Enterprise, Employment and Productivity Trends
Full report - 423KB
The Role of Dublin in Europe
Full report - 1.10MB
Rural Enterprise
Full report - 1.08MB | Executive Summary - 82KB
Transport Corridors in Europe
Full report - 1.51MB | Executive Summary - 14KB
Information Technology Infrastructure
Full report - 455KB | Executive Summary - 17KB
Coastal Zone Management
Full report - 540KB | Executive Summary - 18KB
Extensive and Intensive Rural Land Uses
Full report - 623KB | Executive Summary - 30KB
Irish Rural Structure and Gaeltacht Areas
Full report - 1.44MB | Summary and Implications for Policy - 1.44MB
Transport Demand
Full report - 1.36MB | Executive Summary - 13KB
Sustainable Travel Demand
Full report - 474KB | Executive Summary - 12KB
Transport and Regional Development
Full report - 474KB | Executive Summary - 12KB
Population, Labourforce and Housing Demand Projections
Full report - 474KB | Executive Summary - 12KB