Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

As I understand it, the Central Statistics Office does not believe this is a suitable way of dealing with the matter. It is concerned about its work on the census and about operating that system. The Minister of State raised this issue with the CSO and I relayed my views on its possibility but it does not seem possible. The census will take place soon on 23 April. Other options are being considered by the Minister, Deputy Roche.

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