[Questions 15-22 relate to persons aged 15 years or over] Q.16 Occupation___ If at work, state here the usual principal occupation, giving a full description. In unemployed or retired, describe the principal occupation previously held. For students or persons at school, state the type (secondary, community, vocational, university, etc) Question 16: Occupation (i) If working, state the usual principal occupation (i.e., the one by which living is mainly earned). (ii) If unemployed or retired, describe the principal occupation previously held. (iii) In all cases describe the occupation fully and precisely, using any special name by which the job is known and stating the type of work done. The following are examples of the types of occupational descriptions which should be used: "Hosiery machine operator", "Dock laborer", "Gas fitter", "Ticket checker", "Woodworking machinist", "Builder's laborer", "Electrical fitter", "Goods checker", "Sound technician", "Civil engineer", "Garage foreman", "Radio mechanic", "Laboratory technician", "Electrical engineer", "Site foreman", "Motor mechanic". General terms such as "Machine operator", "Technician", "Laborer", "Engineer", "Fitter", "Foreman", "Checker", or "Mechanic" should not be used alone. (iv) For civil servants and local government employees, the grade should be stated. For Army or Garda personnel, the rank should be stated. (v) For teachers, the branch of teaching should be stated (e.g., "Primary teacher", "Vocational teacher", etc.) (vi) For clergy and members of religious orders engaged in teaching or other service, a full description should be given, such as "Christian Brother, primary teacher", "Nun, general hospital nurse", etc. (vii) For students or persons in school, state the type of school or institution (e.g. "Secondary", "Community", "Vocational", "University", etc.)

[Questions 15-22 relate to persons aged 15 years or over] Q.16 Occupation___ If at work, state here the usual principal occupation, giving a full description. In unemployed or retired, describe the principal occupation previously held. For students or persons at school, state the type (secondary, community, vocational, university, etc) Question 16: Occupation (i) If working, state the usual principal occupation (i.e., the one by which living is mainly earned). (ii) If unemployed or retired, describe the principal occupation previously held. (iii) In all cases describe the occupation fully and precisely, using any special name by which the job is known and stating the type of work done. The following are examples of the types of occupational descriptions which should be used: "Hosiery machine operator", "Dock laborer", "Gas fitter", "Ticket checker", "Woodworking machinist", "Builder's laborer", "Electrical fitter", "Goods checker", "Sound technician", "Civil engineer", "Garage foreman", "Radio mechanic", "Laboratory technician", "Electrical engineer", "Site foreman", "Motor mechanic". General terms such as "Machine operator", "Technician", "Laborer", "Engineer", "Fitter", "Foreman", "Checker", or "Mechanic" should not be used alone. (iv) For civil servants and local government employees, the grade should be stated. For Army or Garda personnel, the rank should be stated. (v) For teachers, the branch of teaching should be stated (e.g., "Primary teacher", "Vocational teacher", etc.) (vi) For clergy and members of religious orders engaged in teaching or other service, a full description should be given, such as "Christian Brother, primary teacher", "Nun, general hospital nurse", etc. (vii) For students or persons in school, state the type of school or institution (e.g. "Secondary", "Community", "Vocational", "University", etc.)

[Questions 16-24 relate to persons aged 15 years and over] Q.22 Employers and employer's business ___ For persons at work, if an employee, state name of employer (person, firm, company or public body) and nature of business carried on by the employer. If self-employed, state the nature of business carried on. If unemployed, state the name and nature of the business of last employer. Explanatory notes Question 22: Employer and employer's business This question should be answered in respect of each person aged 15 years or over who is at work or unemployed. (a) For a person at work: (i) If an employee, state the name of the employer (whether person, firm, company or public body) and the nature of the business carried on by the employer. (ii) If self-employed, state the nature of the business carried on. (b) For an unemployed person, state the name and nature of the business of the last employer. The nature of the business carried on should be described in full, indicating the type of goods made or dealt with or type of service rendered. For example, use descriptions such as "Shirt factory [worker]", "Shoe manufacturer", "Cattle dealer", "Wholesale tea merchant", "Import agent (textiles)". Descriptions such as "Factory worker", "Manufacturer", "Dealer", "Merchant", "Agent" should not be used alone.

[Questions 16-24 relate to persons aged 15 years and over] Q.20 Occupation ___ If at work, state here the usual principal occupation, giving a full description. If unemployed or retired, describe the principal occupation previously held. Persons described as farmers or farm workers should also state the area of the land currently/previously farmed. For students or persons at school state the type of school (secondary, community, vocational, university, etc.). Explanatory notes Question 20: Occupation (i) If at work, state the usual principal occupation: i.e., that by which the living is mainly earned. (ii) If unemployed or retired, describe the principal occupation previously held. (iii) In all cases, describe the occupation fully and precisely using any special name by which the job is known and stating the type of work done. The following are examples of the types of occupational descriptions which should be used: "Hosiery machine operator", "Dock laborer", "Gas fitter", "Ticket checker", "Woodworking machinist", "Builder's laborer", "Electrical fitter", "Goods checker", "Sound technician", "Civil engineer", "Garage foreman", "Radio mechanic", "Laboratory technician", "Electrical engineer", "Site foreman", "Motor mechanic". General terms such as "Machine operator", "Technician", "Laborer", "Engineer", "Fitter", "Foreman", "Checker", "Mechanic" should not be used alone. (iv) For civil servants and local government employees, the grade should be stated. For Army or Garda personnel, the rank should be stated. (v) For teachers, the branch of teaching should be stated: i.e., "Primary teacher", "Vocational teacher", etc. (vi) For clergy and members of religious orders engaged in teaching or other service, a full description should be given, such as "Christian brother, primary teacher", "Nun, general hospital nurse", etc.

Q.20 Occupation ___ If at work, state here the usual principal occupation, giving a full description. If unemployed or retired, describe the principal occupation previously held. Persons described as farmers or farm workers should also state the area of the land currently/previously farmed. For students or persons at school state the type of school (secondary, community, vocational, university, etc.). Explanatory notes Question 20: Occupation (i) If at work, state the usual principal occupation: i.e., that by which the living is mainly earned. (ii) If unemployed or retired, describe the principal occupation previously held. (iii) In all cases, describe the occupation fully and precisely using any special name by which the job is known and stating the type of work done. The following are examples of the types of occupational descriptions which should be used: "Hosiery machine operator", "Dock laborer", "Gas fitter", "Ticket checker", "Woodworking machinist", "Builder's laborer", "Electrical fitter", "Goods checker", "Sound technician", "Civil engineer", "Garage foreman", "Radio mechanic", "Laboratory technician", "Electrical engineer", "Site foreman", "Motor mechanic". General terms such as "Machine operator", "Technician", "Laborer", "Engineer", "Fitter", "Foreman", "Checker", "Mechanic" should not be used alone. (iv) For civil servants and local government employees, the grade should be stated. For Army or Garda personnel, the rank should be stated. (v) For teachers, the branch of teaching should be stated: i.e., "Primary teacher", "Vocational teacher", etc. (vi) For clergy and members of religious orders engaged in teaching or other service, a full description should be given, such as "Christian brother, primary teacher", "Nun, general hospital nurse", etc.

Q.20 Occupation ___ If at work, state here the usual principal occupation, giving a full description. If unemployed or retired, describe the principal occupation previously held. Persons described as farmers or farm workers should also state the area of the land currently/previously farmed. For students or persons at school state the type of school (secondary, community, vocational, university, etc.). Explanatory notes Question 20: Occupation (i) If at work, state the usual principal occupation: i.e., that by which the living is mainly earned. (ii) If unemployed or retired, describe the principal occupation previously held. (iii) In all cases, describe the occupation fully and precisely using any special name by which the job is known and stating the type of work done. The following are examples of the types of occupational descriptions which should be used: "Hosiery machine operator", "Dock laborer", "Gas fitter", "Ticket checker", "Woodworking machinist", "Builder's laborer", "Electrical fitter", "Goods checker", "Sound technician", "Civil engineer", "Garage foreman", "Radio mechanic", "Laboratory technician", "Electrical engineer", "Site foreman", "Motor mechanic". General terms such as "Machine operator", "Technician", "Laborer", "Engineer", "Fitter", "Foreman", "Checker", "Mechanic" should not be used alone. (iv) For civil servants and local government employees, the grade should be stated. For Army or Garda personnel, the rank should be stated. (v) For teachers, the branch of teaching should be stated: i.e., "Primary teacher", "Vocational teacher", etc. (vi) For clergy and members of religious orders engaged in teaching or other service, a full description should be given, such as "Christian brother, primary teacher", "Nun, general hospital nurse", etc.

[Questions 15-24 were asked of persons 15 years and over] Q.21 Employers and employer's business ________ For persons at work, if an employee, state name of employer (person, firm, company or public body) and nature of business carried on by the employer. If self-employed, state the nature of business carried on. If unemployed, state the name and nature of the business of last employer. Explanatory notes [Questions 15-24 relate only to persons aged 15 years and over] Question 21 - Employer and employer's business This question should be answered in respect of each person aged 15 years or over who is at work or unemployed. For a person at work: If an employee, state the name of the employer (whether person, firm, company or public body) and the nature of the business carried on by the employer. If self-employed, state the nature of the business carried on. For an unemployed person, state the name and nature of business of the last employer. The nature of business carried on should be described fully indicating the type of goods made or dealt with, or type of service provided. For example, use descriptions such as "Clothing factory", "Computer manufacturer", "Insurance office", "Import agent (Textiles)". Descriptions such as "Factory", "Office", ''Agent'', should not be used alone.

[Questions 15-24 were asked of persons 15 years and over] Q.19 Occupation ________ If at work, state here the usual principal occupation, giving a full description. If unemployed or retired, describe the principal occupation previously held. Persons described as farmers or farm workers should also state the area of the land currently/previously farmed. Explanatory notes [Questions 15-24 relate only to persons aged 15 years and over] Question 19 - Occupation If at work, state the usual principal occupation i.e. that by which the living is mainly earned. If unemployed or retired, describe the principal occupation previously held. In all cases describe the occupation fully and precisely using any special name by which the job is known and stating the type of work done. The following are examples of the types of occupational descriptions which should be used: Retail store/shop manager Computer systems manager Garage manager Civil engineer Electrical engineer Software engineer Trainee chartered accountant Laboratory technician Electronic technician Analyst/programmer Secretary/receptionist Gas fitter Motor mechanic Wood machinist Ticket checker Child minder Food process worker Chemical plant operator Builder's labourer Dock labourer General terms such as "Manager", "Accountant", "Contractor", "Machine operator", "Technician", "Labourer", "Engineer", "Fitter", "Foreman", "Checker", "Mechanic", should not be used alone. For civil servants and local government employees, the grade should be stated. For Army or Garda personnel, .the rank should be stated. For teachers, the branch of teaching should be stated, i.e. ''primary teacher", "vocational teacher", etc. For clergy and members of religious orders engaged in teaching or other service, a full description should be given such as "Christian Brother, primary teacher", "Nun, general hospital nurse", etc. If a farmer or farm worker, regardless of present status (Question 18), state also the area and units (statute acres/hectares) of the land farmed (i.e. including land taken and excluding land left. Specifically, if retired, then state the area farmed at retirement.

[Questions 20-26 apply to people aged 15 and over] 22 Do you hold any third level qualification(s) which you attained after completing 2 or more years of study? [] 1 Yes [] 2 No If "Yes", please indicate the main subject area(s) in which qualification (s) is held. Check all boxes that apply. [] 1 Education [] 2 Art (including fine arts, performing arts, graphic and audio visual arts, design) [] 3 Humanities (including languages, literature, history, archaeology, philosophy, theology) [] 4 Social sciences/business/law (including economics and journalism) [] 5 Life sciences/medical laboratory science [] 6 Physical sciences/chemistry [] 7 Mathematics/statistics [] 8 Computing/information technology [] 9 Engineering/architecture [] 10 Agriculture/forestry/fishery/veterinary [] 11 Medicine/dentistry/ nursing/associated medical disciplines/ social services [] 12 Tourism/hotel and catering/ sports and leisure/transport services/ environmental protection/security services [] 13 Other

[Questions 20-26 apply to people aged 15 and over] 25 If you are: Working for payment or profit (Q24 box 1) Unemployed (Q24 box 3) retired (Q24 box 6) Answer the following questions about your main job or your last main job if you are not currently employed. Otherwise skip to Q32. 31 What is (was) the business of your employed at the place where you work(ed) in your main job? If you are (were) self-employed answer in respect of your own business. Describe the main product or service provided by your employer. For example, making computers, repairing cars, secondary education, food wholesale, making pharmaceuticals, contract cleaning, software development and support. _______ Is (was) the business of your employer mainly? [] 1 Manufacturing [] 2 Wholesale trade [] 3 Retail trade [] 4 Other (agriculture, building, services, government, etc)

B. Person Form 24. Do you hold any third level qualification(s) which you attained after completing 2 or more years of study? [] 1 Yes [] 2 No If yes, please indicate the main subject area(s) in which the qualification(s) is held. Check all boxes that apply. [] 1 Education [] 2 Humanities and Arts (including foreign languages, history, philosophy, fine arts, music and performing arts, design) [] 3 Social sciences/business/law (including psychology, economics, journalism, Finance, accounting) [] 4 Life science, physical science, mathematics and statistics [] 5 Computing [] 6 Engineering, manufacturing and construction [] 7 Agriculture and veterinary (including forestry, fishery, horticulture) [] 8 Health (including medicine, nursing, dental studies, therapy and rehabilitation, pharmacy) [] 9 Social services (including child care and youth services, social work and counseling) [] 10 Services (including hotel, catering, sports, transport, environmental protection, security, occupational health and safety, military and defense)

B. Person Form 27. If you are: - working for payment or profit (Q26 box 1) - unemployed (Q 26 box 3) - retired (Q26 box 6) Answer the following questions about your main job or your last main job if you are not currently employed. Otherwise, skip to Q34. 33. What is (was) the business of your employer at the place where you work(ed) in your main job? If you are (were) self-employed answer in respect of your own business. Describe the main product or service provided by your employer. For example, "Making computers", "Repairing cars", "Secondary education".

23. If you are aged under 15 Go to Q34 [Questions 24-33 were asked for persons age 15+.] 31. If you are retired, go to Q35. [Q32-34 were asked for persons who were working or unemployed.] 32. What is (was) the business of your employer at the place where you work(ed) in your main job? If you are (were) self-employed answer in respect of your own business. Describe the main product or service provided by your employer. ____ For example, making computers, repairing cars, secondary education, food wholesale, making pharmaceuticals, contract cleaning, software development and support.

[Question P-19 to P-25 were asked of persons 12 years and over] P-20 What has [the respondent] mainly been doing since 1989? [] 1-Working for pay or profit [] 2-On leave [] 3-Unpaid work on household holding or business [] 4-Unemployment and seeking work but available for work [] 5-Not seeking work but available for work [] 6-Full time housewife /homemaker [] 7-Full time student [] 8-Not available for work for other reasons (For answers 4-8 go to P-24) Industry P-23 What kind of main product or service is (was) produced where [the respondent] works / worked? ____ (Write the name of the industry and enter code.)