Census 2011 Consultation On Outputs - CSO - Central Statistics Office

The CSO wishes to invite all users of statistics and other persons with an interest in the census to give their views on the type and range of information they believe should be made available from the 2011 Census. In planning the Census 2011 dissemination programme a number of important changes are being considered compared with the methods used in previous censuses. These changes cover a range of areas such as type of outputs, level of detail, web format, and mapping interface.

1. Hard Copy versus web only tables

In past censuses all census tables, apart from those in the Small Area Population Statistics (SAPS) series, were released in hard copy format organised in a series of volumes. They were simultaneously released as PDF files on the CSO website. It is proposed for 2011 that the majority of census tables will only be released on the web site. It is planned to continue to publish the Preliminary Report, the Principal Demographic Results and the Prinicpal Socio-Economic Results in both hard copy and on the web.

What are your views on the proposal to release the majority of census tables in web only format?
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2. Web tables

Census tables for the 1996, 2002 and 2006 censuses have been released in Beyond 20/20 format while the standard CSO format for web tables is PC-Axis (a small number of census tables are also currently released in this standard format). For 2011 the CSO is examining the option of releasing all of the 2011 census tables in this PC-Axis format. Under this proposal the tables from the 2006, 2002 and 1996 censuses would be migrated from their present Beyond 20/20 format to the PC-Axis format after the full Census 2011 outputs have been produced. Alternatively, all census tables could continue to be released in their present Beyond 20/20 format, as in the most recent census.

As a user what is your preference regarding the format of the 2011 census tables,
PC-Axis format, or Beyond 20/20 format? Give reasons if you wish. Enter your Reply here

3. Census releases

For 2011 it is proposed to issue a number of Census releases. Each release will cover particular themes and will contain commentary and analysis along with charts and maps, and will be accompanied by a number of key detailed tables.

What are your views on this proposal? In particular, have you any suggestions regarding the topics to be covered? Enter your Reply here

4. Small Area Population Maps (SAPMAP)

A new census product that enables users to access the 2006 Census Small Area Population Statistics (SAPS) by way of a map search has now been launched. This new interface allows users to identify on the map the boundary of the geographic area they are interested in, either by entering their address or by navigating an interactive map. The user can then access all of the census tables that have been produced for that area. We would like to get your feedback on this new (SAPMAP) product, as part of our consultation process on our 2011 Census outputs and products. Particular aspects which you may consider are

• Ease of use
• Intuitiveness
• Response times
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5. Population Profiles

For 2011 the CSO is developing a new product which will provide summary profiles for a range of geographic areas in the country, for example towns, Electoral Divisions, Garda districts. This new product will comprise a two page report covering a selection of key variables, a small map, some summary tables and charts. A prototype has been developed to assist in garnering feedback, and is available here.

Suggestions for modifications or improvements would be welcome.
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