The Social Inclusion Unit has compiled this profile as part of its role in raising awareness of issues of exclusion, disadvantage and marginalisation in Co. Louth.
It is intended that this profile be used to identify areas of need in Co. Louth both socially and geographically. This may be useful in terms of making decisions and creating policy to decrease disadvantage in the county. Detailed mapping is included to illustrate patterns within the county wherever data has been available. Much of the mapping is based on data from the Small Area Population Statistics, 2006, supplied by Gamma.
The information contained in the profile may also be useful as a source of information when applying for external funding (Peace III, CPA, Interreg IVA) for projects involving particular social groups or areas in Co. Louth.
In order to establish this profile an extensive array of data was gathered and analysed. There were many problems regarding the availability of data at county level. However this was overcome by collecting and analysing information from local groups and agencies.
Social Profile of Co. Louth Compiled by Social Inclusion Unit Louth Local Authorities (January 2009)