Census 2016 could be last ever ‘paper-only’ one under CSO plans

The 2016 Census taking place on Sunday week could be the last ever paper-only one, under proposals being drafted by the Central Statistics Office.

The census takes place on April 24 when every household in the country will be expected to complete the forms provided to them by enumerators. The data will then be used to capture vital statistics and to plan for the future of the country.

However, Deirdre Cullen of the Central Statistics Office’s Census Division said it is expected that this year’s Census will be the last one done purely by paper, with the CSO to bring proposals to government on allowing an online option for the next one in five year’s time.