Northern Ireland Census User Needs Consultation – Supporting documents

Date published: 28 October 2025

To help you take part in the Census User Needs Consultation, we’ve provided a range of support materials. These documents explain the consultation in more detail and offer guidance on how to respond.

This consultation is open from 28 October 2025 to 4 February 2026.

Available documents

• Consultation document

  Outlines NISRA’s initial views on Census 2031 topics, including proposed changes and areas for feedback.

• Consultation questionnaire (PDF or Word versions)

  If you prefer not to complete the online survey, you can download and return the questionnaire by email or post.

• Moderation policy

  Find out how consultation responses will be reviewed and moderated.

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  Find answers to common questions about the consultation, how to respond, and what happens next.

• Guidance for organisations with multiple respondents

  Guidance on coordinating multiple responses from your organisation.

• Privacy notice

  Learn how your personal data will be handled during the consultation process.

Need help taking part?

If you need the consultation in another format or support to respond, please contact us at: census2031.consultations@nisra.gov.uk

Documents

• Northern Ireland Census User Needs Consultation document Adobe PDF (2 MB)
• Northern Ireland Census User Needs Consultation questionnaire Adobe PDF (2 MB)
• Northern Ireland Census User Needs Consultation questionnaire Microsoft Word (222 KB)
• Northern Ireland Census User Needs Consultation moderation policy Adobe PDF (161 KB)

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