Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure


Research and Statistics

Research & Statistics Branch News Stories

26th August 2010

DCAL Research and Statistics Branch today published the following Statistical Bulletin:

Public Views on Ulster-Scots Culture, Heritage and Language in Northern Ireland - Secondary Analysis (pdf version  294 KB)PDF

This report tabulates the findings from the Ulster-Scots module of the April 2010 Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey by age, gender, community background and Education & Library Borard area. The Statistical Press Release can be accessed via the following link: Ulster-Scots Secondary Analysis statistical press release (Word version 35 KB)

1st July 2010

DCAL Research and Statistics Branch today published the following Statistical Bulletin:

Public Views on Ulster-Scots Culture, Heritage and Language in Northern Ireland (pdf version 115 KB) PDF

This publication includes the initial findings from the April 2010 Omnibus Survey.  A more detailed report will be published in August 2010.  The Statistical Press Release can be accessed via the following link: Ulster-Scots bulletin statistical press release (Word version 35 KB)

29 June 2010

DCAL Research and Statistics Branch today published the following Statistical Bulletin:

Experience of Museums in Northern Ireland (pdf version 147 KB)PDF

This publication contains analysis from the 2008/09 Continuous Household Survey.  The Statistical Press Release can be accessed via the following link: Museums bulletin statistical press release (Word version 34 KB)

15 June 2010

DCAL Research and Statistics Branch today published the following Statistical Bulletin:

Experience of Library Usage in Northern Ireland (pdf version 216 KB)PDF

This publication contains analysis from the 2008/09 Continuous Household Survey.  The Statistical Press Release can be accessed via the following link: Libraries bulletin statistical presss release (Word version 33KB))

2 June 2010

DCAL Research and Statistics Branch today published the following Statistical Bulletin:

Experience of the Arts in Northern Ireland (pdf version 206 KB)PDF

This publication contains analysis from the 2008/09 Continuous Household Survey.  The Statistical Press Release can be accessed via the following link: Arts bulletin statistical press release (Word version 32 KB)

18 May 2010

DCAL Research and Statistics Branch today published the following Statistical Bulletin:

Experience of Sport and Physical Activity in Northern Ireland (pdf version 263 KB)PDF

This publication contains analysis from the 2008/09 Continuous Household Survey. The Statistical Press Release can be accessed via the following link: sports_bulletin_statistical_press_release.doc (Word version 29KB)

Recent Publications

Views on the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland PDF

This publication presents the findings from the April 2009 NISRA Omnibus Survey and reports public attitudes to the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland. The statistical press release presents a summary of the findings.

What we do

We provide a research and statistical service to the core DCAL Department and its Agencies.

This includes:

  • Assisting with survey design, analysis and dissemination
  • Advising and participating in the management and dissemination of externally commissioned research and statistics
  • Providing research and statistical support for DCAL's Public Service Agreement including performance indicators on participation and satisfaction with culture, arts and leisure activities
  • Providing a research and statistical evidence base that will inform the work of DCAL. For example, the provision of data for Equality Impact Assessments
  • Representing DCAL on appropriate Departmental and Inter-Departmental groups with regard to research and statistical issues

Official Statistics

Pre-Release Access to Official Statistics - DCAL Statement of Compliance

Statistical Releases and Pre-Release Recipients - DCAL

Statement of Administrative Sources - Statistics

Staff

Orla Bateson -  Principal Statistician.  Tel: 02890515102

  • Head of Research and Statistics Branch. Co-ordinating the work programme of Research & Statistics Branch to ensure DCAL priorities are met.

Philip Spotswood - Deputy Principal Statistician.  Tel: 02890515100

  • Providing advice, guidance and briefing on statistics and research priorities to DCAL and its Agencies.

Marlene Carmichael - Assistant Statistician.  Tel: 02890515101

  • Providing statistical analysis
Related Links

Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency

National Statistics

Department for Culture, Media and Sport Research

Central Statistics Office Ireland

Information

Forthcoming Publications (25KB)

Public Views on Ulster-Scots Culture, Heritage and Language - Secondary Analysis: Research Findings 6/2010 (24 KB)

Public Views on Ulster-Scots Culture, Heritage and Language Research Findings 5/2010(24KB)

Experience of Museums in Northern Ireland Research Findings 4/2010 (24KB)

Experience of Library Usage in Northern Ireland Research Findings 3/2010 (24KB)  

Experience of the Arts in Northern Ireland Research Findings 2/2010(24KB)

Young People and Sport: Secondary Analysis of Findings From the 2007 Young Person's Behaviour and Attitudes Survey  - Research Findings 5/2009 (237 KB) PDF

Cultural and leisure activities and events: impact of the economic downturn on participation and attendance - Research Findings 4/2009 (161KB) PDF

Views on the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland - Research Findings 3/2009 (114KB) PDF

Library Usage In Northern Ireland - Research Findings 2/2009 (180KB) PDF

Participation in Sport and Physical Recreation in Northern Ireland - Research Findings 1/2009 (142KB) PDF

DCAL Report from May 2008 Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey – Sports Facilities (487KB) PDF

Research & Statistical Bulletin 1/2008 - Sports Participation and Satisfaction with Sports Provision in Northern Ireland (305KB) PDF

Research & Statistical Bulletin 1/2007 - Experience of Public Records in Northern Ireland (102KB) PDF

Research & Statistical Bulletin 3/2006 - The Arts in Northern Ireland (183KB) PDF

Research & Statistical Bulletin 2/2006 - Experience of Sport in Northern Ireland (234KB) PDF

Research & Statistical Bulletin 1/2006 - Libraries Bulletin (336KB) PDF

The Social and Economic Value of Public Libraries, Museums, Arts and Sport in Northern Ireland - Final Report (840KB) PDF

Barriers to Participation in Culture, Arts and Leisure - Final Report (230KB) PDF

NISRA Omnibus Survey January 2007 DCAL Module - Languages (612KB) PDF

Research & Statistics Branch PR Brochure (667KB) PDF