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Government Chief Whip Paul Kehoe today called on the Irish Public to play their part in this tomorrow night's Census (Sunday, 10 April 2011), noting that,

This is a particularly crucial census, taking place at a time of unprecedented demographic and social change in Ireland. As a society we are faced now with making crucial decisions about our future and it is imperative that we have accurate and objective information on which to base those decisions.

One of the greatest benefits of the census is that the results are available for everyone to use, from small start-up businesses to multi-nationals, local authorities to transport providers, media, students, commentators, local communities and so on.  The Minister extended his thanks to the Central Statistics Office for their work to date, and in particular to the 5,500 field staff working on the ground.

Further information on the census is available on the 2011 census website