| An Priomh Oifig-Staidrimh | |
| National statistical agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1 June 1949[1] |
| Preceding national statistical agency |
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| Type | Non-ministerial government department |
| Jurisdiction | Ireland |
| Headquarters | Skehard Road, Cork T12 X00E, Ireland |
| National statistical agency executive |
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| Website | cso.ie |
The Central Statistics Office (CSO; Irish: An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh) is the statistical agency responsible for the gathering of "information relating to economic, social and general activities and conditions" in Ireland, in particular the census which is held every five years. The office is answerable to the Taoiseach and has its main offices in Cork. The Director General of the CSO is Jennifer Banim.