NIRSA - National Institute for Regional and Spatial Analysis
Abstract
The purpose of this report is to provide an assessment of the current situation in County
Meath in relation to economic, social and cultural development in order to assist the
County Development Board in the preparation of its strategy for the next ten years. The
content of the report takes account of the Department of the Environment and Local
Government Guidelines document, A Shared Vision for County/City Development
Boards. Comparative data for neighbouring counties are provided where appropriate and
detailed mapping has been undertaken to illustrate patterns within the county wherever
data has been available. Much of the mapping is based on data from the 1996 Census of
Population, which is undoubtedly a limitation. However, there are no more recent data
available at sub-county level for most indicators. Where appropriate, county level data for
more recent years have been used; otherwise comments have been inserted on the
most likely direction of change since 1996