Census of Population Publication

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2013

Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Questions (172)

Jerry Buttimer

Question:

172. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Taoiseach the date of the next census; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57449/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach (Deputy Paul Kehoe)

Censuses of Population have traditionally been taken in Ireland every five years, meaning the next census is due in April 2016. The census is traditionally held on a Sunday in April, and the exact data will be chosen closer to the time.