The census form is to be filled out on April 24th.
Sunday 24 April is Census night and the Central Statistics Office (CSO) is reminding people of Donegal to fill out their form and Make their Mark.
A total of 4,663 enumerators will deliver forms to over 2 million addresses across the country in the lead up to census night.
The CSO is sharing advice to people on how to complete their census form.
Deirdre Cullen, CSO Senior Statistician with responsibility for the census said, “The census of population, carried out every five years, is very important because it shows how we, as a country, have changed and are changing over time. It allows us to plan for the Ireland of tomorrow and give vital input to important decisions on where to build new schools, where transport is needed, where the population is aging and in need of more support.”
The census form contains 30 questions which must be answered in respect of each individual who is present in the household on the night.
In addition, there are eleven questions that relate to the dwelling itself, as well as a place for people who are temporarily away to be included as part of the household.
Up to six people can be included on the form and additional forms can be requested from the enumerator if required.
Deirdre Cullen continued, “The form is quite straightforward to fill out and most questions require just a simple mark. You can find more information about the questions on the form on the census web site – www.census.ie – or your enumerator will answer any questions you have. Alternatively, people can call the census helpline on local 1850 2016 04.”
For those whose first language is not Irish or English a translation of the census form is available in 21 different foreign languages. Other resources which are available to assist people with filling out the census form include large print, Braille and audio versions of the census form. You can also find a helpful video on how to fill out your form here.
All of these resources and much more information about the census, including the results from the last census in 2011, are available on the census website at www.census.ie.
Five things to remember about filling out your census form:
1. Your census form must be completed on the night of Sunday, 24 April
2. Mark boxes with a ¯ rather than a tick
3. Use black or blue coloured pen only
4. Your enumerator is there to answer any question you have and the Census helpline is also available on Locall 1850 2016 04
5. If there are more than 6 people in your house on Sunday 24th April, ask your enumerator for a blue form for each additional person.
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