Analysis of the Economic Employment and Social Profile of the Greater Dublin Region

This study was jointly sponsored by the three regional authorities operating in Dublin. It looks at the settlement patterns and distribution of economic activity in the region utilising new data including a comprehensive database of firms. It produced new data on commuting patterns showing that significant commuting to the city is now occurring from locations as much as 60 miles away. The study makes policy recommendations regarding clustering of settlement, urban density and other matters.