Dataset

1. About

Overview:

> The Central Statistics office is responsible for the collection, compilation, extraction and dissemination for statistical purposes of information relating to economic, social and general activities and conditions in the State

1. Access

Available on website, as well as through web interface for generating data file. Multiple formats available.

1. Data

Full list of topics at:

1. Openness

Not open. Noncommercial use requires permission – as does using a ‘significant volume’ of material. [Legal](http://www.cso.ie/aboutus/rightspermiss.htm) page says:

> Reproduction of short extracts of this copyrighted site for such purposes as criticism, comment, newsreporting, teaching, scholarship and research for non-commercial purposes is also free of charge and may be undertaken without further request, provided that the statistics are reproduced accurately and the CSO is credited as the source.

> Users who wish to publish, in any medium, a significant volume of material extracted from the content of this site shall seek copyright permission from information@cso.ie.

> Users are not permitted to use any part of the content of this site to develop or derive any data product or data service for distribution or commercial sale without a licence to do so. For information on existing licensing arrangements please contact information@cso.ie.