The next census - Embracing our reality

IT seems that the questions that may be used to define modern Ireland when the next census is taken may actually reflect the reality we see every day.

Same-sex civil partnerships will be recognised for the first time in the 168-year history of the census if proposed changes to the questions asked are adopted.

There may also be new questions on the languages spoken in each household, surely a reflection of the great number of immigrants who have made their home in this country.