Simon and DCU study suggests vacant units above shops could alleviate Ireland's housing crisis

The DCU/Dublin Simon study — 'Opportunities and challenges of vacant above the shop units for residential use in Ireland — says VATSUs (vacant above-the-shop units) could be used to increase the stock of available accommodation in Ireland, including social housing.

Vacant apartments above shops could play a key role in providing housing in Ireland, according to a new report.

The study published on Tuesday — Opportunities and challenges of vacant above the shop units for residential use in Ireland — looks at repurposing empty buildings and making them available as social housing.