All-Ireland Summit 2024

Equans UK & Ireland has been refurbishing properties, making buildings safe, sustainably regenerating communities and leading the field in decarbonising assets for decades.

We have worked in Northern Ireland for over 20 years, providing repairs, maintenance, heating and refurbishment services to over 45,000 homes across the region, helping low-income households become safe, comfortable, and energy efficient.

Northern Regional College is the main provider of further education across four of the 11 council areas in Northern Ireland, covering a population of over 560,000. We are one College with five campuses - Ballymena (Farm Lodge and Trostan Avenue), Magherafelt and Newtownabbey and our new Causeway campus in Coleraine. By 2025 we will move to four campuses when our brand-new campus at Farm Lodge in Ballymena, will amalgamate our locations in the town to one central location. 

We offer a comprehensive range of qualifications for school leavers, full and part-time courses for adults, apprenticeships, professional qualifications and university accredited courses as well as providing a range of business services to support the business community.   

At Northern Regional College, we constantly review and develop our curriculum to ensure that all courses meet the needs of industry and economy demands and have recently introduced a university accredited course, validated by the Open University, in Housing Practice. Designed and delivered by industry experts, the Foundation Degree in Housing Practice equips students with both practical and theoretical knowledge, making it ideal for individuals seeking a career in the housing sector, as well as for housing professionals looking to advance their skills. Supported by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), this qualification is tailored to meet the evolving needs of the housing environment.  At Northern Regional College we are committed to expanding our housing practice provision to create career pathways for individuals at all levels, helping to shape the future of housing education in Northern Ireland.

Tuath Housing is one of Ireland’s largest Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), managing over 14,000 homes and catering to the housing needs of more than 37,000 people across the country. For over 20 years, Tuath has been recognised as a high-performing and effective social business, leading the delivery of social and affordable homes in Ireland.

Tuath’s award-winning teams specialise in housing management, development, and property services, delivering expert, focused solutions rooted in deep sector knowledge. Our experienced senior management team leads a dedicated workforce of over 250 highly skilled staff, supported by a committed Board of Directors. We prioritise sustainability, innovation, and professionalism, ensuring robust financial management, health and safety procedures, and excellent customer service.

With its Strategic Plan 2023–2027, Tuath is driving eight strategic objectives that enhance organisational efficiency, ensure exemplary governance, and support the development of new homes and tenures. As a key strategic partner for both public and private sectors, Tuath collaborates with developers, local authorities, and statutory bodies to provide high-quality homes and first-class services to residents. We believe that investing in social and affordable housing is not just an investment in infrastructure, but also a commitment to future generations and a driver of economic activity. By embracing new technologies and sustainable practices, Tuath is making a lasting impact on Ireland’s housing landscape, delivering quality homes and creating thriving, sustainable communities.

The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations, formed in 1977, is the representative body for NI’s 20 registered housing associations. To ensure Housing Associations can succeed, NIFHA works with government to develop housing policy which is best placed to support social and affordable housing, while promoting best practice and innovation right across the housing sector. Housing associations provide social and affordable housing across Northern Ireland, from family homes to supported living, as well as housing solutions for those who want to buy homes. The impact of housing associations is considerable, both to the lives of tenants, the wider community, and the economy. NIFHA is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee.

The Housing Agency supports the development of sustainable communities across Ireland. We know that good quality and affordable housing is at the heart of successful communities.  We work to meet the nation’s housing needs by rolling out new housing projects and co-ordinating programmes that can transform how we live; using data and research to provide evidence-based solutions; advising the Government on housing policies; and collaborating with all those involved in the housing sector in Ireland to ensure we are working as effectively as possible.  We are a State-funded body of housing specialists, with a strong focus on problem-solving. We work mainly with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, local authorities and non-profit housing providers.