The Central Statistics Office makes extensive use of administrative and other data to broaden the range, scope and depth of analysis that it can provide to support evidence based policy making while at the same time minimise the burden to respondents.
This seminar will present on-going work with regard to employment based administrative data research in the C.S.O. This is an ideal opportunity to learn about some of the opportunities and challenges with respect to the modernisation of the Irish Statistical System.
The seminar also offers an opportunity to meet CSO statisticians, who will be happy to answer any questions you might have or discuss what data are available to best suit your needs.
The seminar will be of interest to:
Background Notes:
http://www.nsb.ie/media/nsbie/pdfdocs/NSB,ISS,Position,Papers.pdf
http://www.cso.ie/en/surveysandmethodology/industry/jobchurn/
Venue: Dublin Castle, Bedford Hall, Dublin 2
Date: Monday April 20th, 2015
Time: 13.30
To Register: Email: DGOffice@cso.ie
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Contact: Jane O’ Brien 021 – 453 5536
1.30 Registration
1.45 Welcome – Dr. Patricia O’Hara Chairperson of the National Statistics Board
1.55 Introduction to Job Churn, Catalina Gonzalez, CSO
2.10 Using Job Churn Administrative data for Labour Market Analysis, Dr. Aedín Doris Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting, Maynooth University
2.25 Insights into worker displacement, job flows and income inequality in Ireland using job churn data, Noirin McCarthy School of Economics UCC
2.40 Discussion
3.00 Break
3.30 Using Administrative Data to replace a Business Survey, Kevin Mc Cormack and Dr. Mary Smyth, CSO
3.50 Using Administrative Data to Track Outcomes for QQI award graduates, James Byrne QQI
4.10 Discussion
4.20 Concluding remark, Dr. Steve MacFeely, Chief of Statistics & Information, UNCTAD
4.30 Farewell
The 4th Administrative Data Seminar was hosted by CSO on April 20, 2015 in Bedford Hall, Dublin Castle.
In line with the previous seminars, the underlying theme was how to reuse or link existing administrative data or public sector information to produce useful and informative analysis. In particular this seminar focussed on employment data from Administrative data source.
The seminar programme was:
John Dunne, Head of the Administrative Data Centre in CSO, introduced Dr. Patricia O’ Hara who set out the background and context to the seminar in her opening remarks. John Dunne oversaw proceedings thereafter. In her welcoming remarks, Dr. Patricia O’ Hara outlined the NSB approach to the Irish Statistical System, summarised progress to date and work yet to be done. In particular she referenced two papers for those who wanted a greater understanding of the developing National Data Infrastructure and the role of the NSB.
The first section of the seminar focused on the use of the linked employer employee data files used to produce Job Churn Statistics. This data set and data product was introduced by Mervyn O’ Luing of CSO. Mervyn set the scene by identifying how the use of this data source was able to fulfil an unmet statistical need with respect to labour market dynamics against the backdrop of the crisis. He demonstrated how statistics on Job Creation, destruction, hiring and separation were put together. In particular Mervyn showed how the detailed aggregates in the Job Churn Statistical product are available on the CSO website.
This presentation was followed up by presentations from research teams at Maynooth University and UCC who showcased their research work using the research micro file. This work allowed for valuable insights into the labour market that would not otherwise be possible without the underlying data source. Both speakers (Aedín Doris, Noirín Mc Carthy) clearly outlined the benefits and value of administrative data to their research.
The second part of the seminar focused on the potential value of linking to other data sources. Dr. Mary Smyth CSO outlined how CSO is replacing an existing burdensome survey for businesses using a combination of existing sources. In particular she highlighted the cost savings of using administrative sources.
This was followed by a presentation from James Byrne, QQI who outlined his work on taking forward previous work done by CSO and QQI award holders. James demonstrated how linked data can be used in evaluating programme and policy outcomes.
The seminar was concluded by Dr. Steve MacFeely. As part of his talk Steve brought the audience back to a broader agenda and gave interesting insights into developments on the international stage. He also stated that Ireland has made great progress in developing its system in recent years and how other countries are starting to look to Ireland for best practice.
Two papers were also circulated to all guests:
59 people attended the seminar representing a broad range of data users and suppliers from academia, government departments and agencies.
