Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I wish to reassure the Chairman. I completely agree. The CSO is not planning on having a digital-only census. In 2027, it is providing the option for people to go online if they so wish. I fully agree with the Chairman that there are people who will continue to want that paper census form. The Central Statistics Office employs field staff who go out around the country and help people if they need help filling out that form. That is fundamental. If we want to get evidence to make sure we are hitting all parts of society, we need to make sure we have that paper option.