Irish University Alliance, Socio-Economic Coding
Posted on: July 8th, 2011
The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a college and university admissions scheme which offers places on reduced points and extra college support to school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who have completed an Irish Leaving Certificate. HEAR has been set up by a number of colleges and universities as evidence shows that long-term poverty and unemployment can have a negative effect on how well a student does at school and whether they go on to college. HEAR applicants must meet a range of financial, social and cultural indicators to be considered for a reduced points place and extra college support. Insight Statistical Consulting has just completed an extensive occupational Socio Economic Group (SEG) coding exercise of applicants to third-level education through the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR). In addition, Insight also coded applicants entering higher education through the Trinity Access Programme (TAP), National University of Ireland (Galway) Access Service and Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) Access Service.
Enterprise Ireland selected Insight Statistical Consulting to undertake the mid-year review of client company performance for the next three years, 2011-2013. For this project, performance will be measured in terms of employment, sales, exports and export markets. Insight provide expert questionnaire design, data collection (online and offline), analytical and economic reporting skills during the performance of this contract. The purpose of this important research is to help accelerate the development of world class Irish companies. The information gathered from the mid-year review is critical to Enterprise Ireland in helping Irish companies achieve strong positions in global markets resulting in increased exports, employment and prosperity in Ireland.
The Bar Council of Ireland, of which practising barristers in Ireland are members, commissioned Insight Statistical Consulting to undertake a survey of its 2,251 members focusing mainly on their current economic status. The fieldwork for this survey was conducted using both a postal questionnaire and on-line questionnaire. The survey collected information about each barristers’ professional history and qualifications; the main areas in which they practise; their earnings and expenses; the level and duration of outstanding fees; business activity levels during the first three months of the year; and general details on age, gender and household.