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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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