Kildare research observatory launch census atlas
Stock planning
The All-Island Research Observatory (AIRO) at Maynooth University in collaboration with Ireland’s three Regional Assemblies have announced the launch of the National Census Atlas, an innovative tool that provides an unprecedented view of over 200 social, economic, and environmental indicators at the neighbourhood level across Ireland.
Alongside this, a new section on the Regional Development Monitor (RDM) dedicated to key Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) indicators is also being unveiled.
This pioneering atlas is hosted on the Tailte Éireann GeoHive platform via the Regional Development Monitor (RDM), enabling users to explore a wealth of data in an accessible and interactive format.
From housing trends and employment statistics to environmental factors, the atlas delivers valuable insights.
The National Census Atlas is primarily aimed at supporting the planning sector in Ireland, providing a robust resource for evidence-based planning and policymaking.
It will be a useful support tool for government departments and state bodies, local authorities, community groups and planning consultants.
However, it also offers valuable insights for secondary and third-level students in understanding the social and economic characteristics of the country.
The National Census Atlas illustrates its potential to support current and future Developed by the AIRO team at Maynooth University, the project was made possible through direction and funding from the three Regional Assemblies of Ireland: the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly, the Northern and Western Regional Assembly, and the Southern Regional Assembly.
The National Census Atlas is available now on the Regional Development Monitor website: https://rdm.geohive.ie/pages/national-census-atlas.
