Mayo to make history with first ever online Census Pilot Survey

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) is calling on the people of Mayo to make history this weekend by completing the first ever online Census Pilot Survey.

The CSO has appealed to Mayo households to take part in the Census Pilot Survey on or before Census Pilot Survey Day, which takes place this Sunday, September 22.

This is an opportunity for householders across the County who have been selected to take part in the Census Pilot Survey to fill out a census form online for the first time in Irish history. 

While this is a voluntary pilot survey that allows us to test new questions and new ways of filling out your census form, the responses and feedback will provide essential information to help us prepare for Census 2027.  

Those participating can also receive paper forms in both Irish and English.

Letters of invitation have been sent to five selected locations around Mayo, including Ballinrobe

Castlebar, Claremorris, Mayo South East, and Westport.

All those who received letters of invitation are asked to take part this weekend. 

If you haven’t received a letter, you can take part by visiting the Census Pilot website.

Eileen Murphy, Head of Census Administration, commented: “As we get closer to Census Pilot Survey Day which takes place this Sunday, we are asking the people of Mayo to please give us your help and support by taking part. 

“Traditionally, the purpose of a pilot census has been to test new and changed questions for the next census. In the case of this Census Pilot Survey, not only will the Survey help us test new questions, it also has the added importance of testing an online option for the first time in the history of the Irish census,” she continued.

The Census phone line (1800 202409) and website are both available for participants to contact if they require help or information.