09 January 2025
The National Statistics Board published the Mid-Term Review of its 2021-2026 Strategy, Quality Information for All – Numbers Matter. This review evaluates progress made by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and the Irish Statistical System (ISS) in achieving the eight priorities and ten actions outlined in the NSB strategy. The review highlights the significant advances made by the CSO and the ISS in delivering the NSB’s strategic priorities and actions. Some of the greatest progress has been seen in fostering trust and transparency while expanding statistical insights and improving data standards, skills, and services across the civil and public services through data stewardship. Challenges remain in advancing statistics in key policy areas, while opportunities in big data and further public sector data integration exist. The NSB commends the CSO for its significant achievements in enhancing Ireland’s statistical capabilities and for its commitment to providing trusted, independent, and innovative insights that underpin evidence-based decision-making.
The NSB Press Statement regarding the Mid-term Review of Strategic Priorities for Official Statistics 2021-2026 'Quality Information For All - Numbers Matter'.
The Mid-term Review of Strategic Priorities for Official Statistics 2021-2026 'Quality Information For All - Numbers Matter' is available, along with the strategy itself.
If you wish to request a printed copy of the document, please email nsb_events@cso.ie. Please provide your name, organisation, address and Eircode in your request.
31 May 2024
Following a Top-Level Appointment Committee (TLAC) process, and nomination by the Taoiseach, President Micheal D. Higgins has appointed Jennifer Banim under Section 12(1) of the Statistics Act, 1993 as Director General of the Central Statistics Office (CSO) with effect from 31 May 2024.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the CSO and Ms Banim is the first female Director General of the CSO since it was established on 01 June 1949.
Ms Banim has been a member of the CSO’s Management Board since 2013 and before her appointment as Director General, was the Assistant Director General at the CSO responsible for Economic Statistics. Having joined the CSO as a Statistician in October 1991, Ms Banim has worked in a number of areas including Balance of Payments and Financial Statistics, Statistical Methodology, and Technology. Ms Banim is also currently co-chair of the Executive Board of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) High Level Group on the Modernisation of Statistics.
Ms Banim studied at Dublin City University, graduating in 1989 with a BSc in Applied Mathematical Sciences and recently completed a Diploma in Strategy Development and Innovation at University College Dublin’s Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.
See here for more details - https://www.cso.ie/en/csolatestreleases/corporatenews/2024/directorgeneralappointmentannouncement2024/
01 February 2024
The National Statistics Board seminar on 'The Future of How Censuses are conducted in Ireland took place on 01 February 2024 at Hibernia Conference Centre, Dublin Castle, Dublin. See link for further information National Statistics Board seminar on the Future of How Censuses are Conducted in Ireland
14 August 2023
The Taoiseach has recently appointed the following people to the National Statistics Board:
The Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach with special responsibility as Government Chief Whip, Jack Chambers, TD launched the NSB's five year strategy at a webinar on 27th May 2021. The event included a presentation on the key points of the strategy presented by the NSB's Chairperson, Ms. Anne Vaughan and three key speakers in the world of official statistics and data - Mr. Anil Arora, Chief Statistician, Statistics Canada; Dr. Orlaigh Quinn, Secretary General, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; and Dr. Mariana Kotzeva, Director General, Eurostat.
A digital recording of the webinar is available to view on this website here.
The NSB's Strategic Priorities for Official Statistics 2021-2026 'Quality Information For All - Numbers Matter' is available here.
If you wish to request a printed copy of the document, please email nsb_events@cso.ie. Please provide your name, organisation, address and Eircode in your request.
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