Irish Social Science Data Archive
The Irish Social Science Data Archive (ISSDA) is Ireland’s leading centre for quantitative data acquisition, preservation, and dissemination. Based at UCD Library, its mission is to ensure access to quantitative datasets in the social sciences, and to advance the promotion of international comparative studies of the Irish economy and Irish society.
**ISSDA Reduced Service:
Coronavirus (COVID-19)**
Following the Taoiseach’s announcement on 12th March 2020 ISSDA staff will be working from home so users may experience some reductions in service.
For more information please see: https://www.ucd.ie/sirc/coronavirus/
Help
Visit our Help section for:
- FAQs on receipt, access and analysis of the datasets
- Information Flyers about ISSDA
- links to Other Data Archives
- and Researcher and Teaching Resources
Accessing Data
3 Simple Steps to Apply for Data
1. Identify the dataset(s) you require.
2. Complete the ISSDA Data Request Form for Research Purposes or ISSDA Data Request Form for Teaching Purposes.
(This form is requested by the data providers.)
3. Send the signed consent form by email.
Data can be delivered online.
If you have any queries please contact us at issda@ucd.ie
