The Statistical Spotlight Series brings together information on a specific topic of interest. The publications often include a short commentary that details trends and outlining any relevant comparisons (e.g. comparisons between sex, region, age group etc.). The publications are intended to be topical in nature and of interest to both specialist and general readers. It is a quarterly series and was initiated in 2018.
See below for a list of publications to date (along with an Excel Data Sheet that facilitates the download of the tables that appear in the publications):
Statistical Spotlight #19 The First Five Years of Life in Ireland – Update 2026
Datasheet: The First Five Years of Life in Ireland - Update 2026
Statistical Spotlight #18: Striking a Balance: The Reconciliation of Work and Family Life – Update 2026
Datasheet: Striking a Balance: The Reconciliation of Work and Family Life – Update 2026
Statistical Spotlight #17: Travellers in Ireland
Datasheet: Travellers in Ireland
Statistical Spotlight #16: The Health and Wellbeing of Parents
Datasheet: The Health and Wellbeing of Parents
Statistical Spotlight #15: The State of the Nation’s Women and Girls
Datasheet: The State of the Nation’s Women and Girls
Statistical Spotlight #14: Roma in Ireland (Revised Jan 2026)
Datasheet: Roma in Ireland
Statistical Spotlight #13: Child and Youth Mortality in Ireland
Datasheet: Child and Youth Mortality in Ireland
Statistical Spotlight #12: Children and Young People's Indicator Set — Outcome "Economic Security and Opportunity": An International Comparison
Datasheet: Children and Young People's Indicator Set — Outcome "Economic Security and Opportunity": An International Comparison
Statistical Spotlight #11: Children and Young People's Indicator Set — Outcome "Active and Healthy" · An International Comparison
Datasheet: Children and Young People's Indicator Set — Outcome "Active and Healthy" · An International Comparison
Statistical Spotlight #10: The Mental Health of Children and Young People in Ireland
Datasheet: The Mental Health of Children and Young People in Ireland
Statistical Spotlight #9: Young People’s Participation in Youth Organisations
Datasheet: Young People’s Participation in Youth Organisations
Statistical Spotlight #8: The First Five Years of Life in Ireland
Datasheet: The First Five Years of Life in Ireland
Statistical Spotlight #7: Experiences and Perceptions of Discrimination in Ireland
Datasheet: Experiences and Perceptions of Discrimination in Ireland
Statistical Spotlight #6: Gender Norms in Ireland
Datasheet: Gender Norms in Ireland
Infographic: Gender Norms in Ireland
Report on Positive Gender Norms in Ireland
Report on Positive Gender Norms in Ireland - Summary
Statistical Spotlight #5: Profile of Parents in Ireland
Datasheet: Profile of Parents in Ireland
Profile of Parents in Ireland: Infographic
Statistical Spotlight #4: Young Travellers in Ireland
Datasheet: Young Travellers in Ireland
Statistical Spotlight #3: The Reconciliation of Work and Family Life
Datasheet: The Reconciliation of Work and Family Life
Statistical Spotlight #2: Family and Household Structure in Ireland
Datasheet: Family And Household Structure In Ireland
Statistical Spotlight #1: Young Carers in Ireland
Datasheet: Young Carers In Ireland